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FREE Screening of “A CHIP ODYSSEY” and Dialogue with Filmmakers
05/18/26

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FREE Screening of “A CHIP ODYSSEY” and Dialogue with Filmmakers By Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York
■ AMC Lincoln Square 13 (1998 Broadway, New York, NY 10023)
■ Monday, May 18 from 5 pm to 8 pmClick here to reserve your spot
Overview
This feature-length documentary traces Taiwan’s journey from humble beginnings to its emergence as a critical pillar of the digital world.Directed by award-winning Hsiao Chu-Chen and produced by semiconductor veteran Ben Chen and acclaimed Oscar member Ben Tsiang, this five-year project draws on insights from voices across generations—from early contributors to today’s professionals in the semiconductor industry. A Chip Odyssey traces Taiwan’s journey from humble beginnings to its emergence as a critical pillar of the digital world. Through the eyes of pioneering engineers, female line technicians, frontline policymakers, visionary scientists, and a new generation now facing critical choices, the film reveals how, half a century ago, an entire island came together in a high-stakes gamble to shape its own destiny—and the future of global technology.








