Emerson Min Embraces First Lead Role with Purpose
June 24, 2025
Columbia student and rising actor Emerson Min shares how his role in A Great Divide shaped his growth on and off screen.
Emerson Min, who stars as Benjamin Lee in A Great Divide, recently opened up about the impact of taking on his first lead role. Known for past comedic roles, Min said the emotionally rich script gave him a new perspective on acting as a tool for storytelling and representation.
The film follows the Lee family as they navigate racism in rural Wyoming, and Minβs performance is praised for its quiet strength. He explained that the role helped him reflect on his own identity, and inspired him to reconnect with his heritage through language and family stories.
While balancing his studies at Columbia University, Min credited the experience with deepening his self-awareness and broadening his view of what it means to lead β not just on screen, but in life.
A Great Divide is now streaming exclusively on VidyCinema, where Minβs performance adds a grounded voice to a story about family, resilience, and belonging.
The film follows the Lee family as they navigate racism in rural Wyoming, and Minβs performance is praised for its quiet strength. He explained that the role helped him reflect on his own identity, and inspired him to reconnect with his heritage through language and family stories.
While balancing his studies at Columbia University, Min credited the experience with deepening his self-awareness and broadening his view of what it means to lead β not just on screen, but in life.
A Great Divide is now streaming exclusively on VidyCinema, where Minβs performance adds a grounded voice to a story about family, resilience, and belonging.
Watch A Great Divide
Emerson Min leads a moving family drama that explores identity, prejudice, and connection β now available on VidyCinema.