460 - How Can We Be More Than The Scenery? Cathy Linh Che

The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen · Jan 23, 2026 · 1h 1m · transcript

In this episode, we sit down with Cathy Linh Che—a poet and filmmaker who grew up in Los Angeles, and the producer of the short documentary We Were The Scenery. Through an intimate conversation, Cathy shares her upbringing and how growing up between cultures shaped the way she sees the world. We dive into the making of We Were The Scenery, unpacking its emotional core and why telling stories like this matters—especially in a time when representation, memory, and identity continue to be overlooked.

You can find out more information and watch the documentary here…