What happens when one of Hollywood’s most iconic producers teams up with one of the world’s most beloved bands to tell a story about identity, resilience, and belonging?
In this episode, we sit down with legendary producer Janet Yang — the force behind The Joy Luck Club and The People vs. Larry Flynt — to talk about her powerful new documentary The Rose: Come Back to Me, centered on the wildly popular global band The Rose and the community they’ve built around the world...
What happens when one of Hollywood’s most iconic producers teams up with one of the world’s most beloved bands to tell a story about identity, resilience, and belonging?
In this episode, we sit down with legendary producer Janet Yang — the force behind The Joy Luck Club and The People vs. Larry Flynt — to talk about her powerful new documentary The Rose: Come Back to Me, centered on the wildly popular global band The Rose and the community they’ve built around the world.
Janet shares how her own journey — from navigating cultural challenges in childhood to pioneering Asian stories in Hollywood — shaped her passion for telling deeply human stories. We talk about the making of The Rose, why representation still matters, and how music, film, and culture can connect people across borders in ways that feel urgent and personal right now. The episode also highlights an inspiring story about friendship, success on your own terms, and honor, and what it means to stay true to who you are while building something meaningful.
If you’ve ever wondered how stories shape who we are — or why The Rose resonates with millions of fans — this conversation pulls back the curtain. It’s about courage, creativity, and the power of seeing yourself reflected on screen in this must-listen Janet Yang interview and behind-the-scenes look at the documentary film The Rose: Come Back to Me.
🎧 Tune in for a candid, inspiring conversation with a powerhouse producer about legacy, representation, and the film that celebrates one of today’s most influential bands in global music and pop culture.
Episode highlights:
• The inspiration behind The Rose: Come Back to Me documentary
• Janet Yang’s groundbreaking path in Hollywood film and television
• The role of representation in shaping identity
• How film and music build lasting communities
Learn more about the documentary: In theaters THIS weekend! Feb. 14
The Rose: Come Back To Me
https://www.therosedoc.com/
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