Carol Chin: Reinvention Through Fast Food

Dr. Stephanie J. Wong shares a conversation with Carol Chin who is featured alongside her son in a new documentary short, Home Plate. The documentary short from Breakwater Studios in association with McDonald’s, spotlights a Chinese American family’s story of immigration, resilience, community impact, and entrepreneurship across generations.

The film captures an intimate conversation between Carol and her son Andrew, during which Carol reflects on starting over (twice) - including the risks, sacrifices, and determination required to create stability and opportunity for the next generation.

As Carol shares her story, Home Plate draws powerful parallels to Andrew’s transition from a former New York Yankees draft pick to a part of the family business, revealing how her perseverance becomes a blueprint as he navigates setbacks and redefines success.

Carol makes us think about the value of customer service, adaptability, and hard work.

Home Plate can now be streamed on McDonald's YouTube.