We're gearing up for our Hong Kong trip next week and bringing AUTUMN GEM to a venue near you! We have several screenings lined up at universities in the area from October 24-28. All events are free and open to the general public.
AUTUMN GEM explores the extraordinary life of the “Chinese Joan of Arc” Qiu Jin (1875-1907). A radical women’s rights activist, Qiu Jin defied tradition to become the leader of a revolutionary army. She attempted an armed uprising against the corrupt Qing Dynasty and became the first female martyr for China’s 1911 Revolution. Qiu Jin is celebrated as a national heroine today.
The hour-long film was produced and directed by two San Francisco Bay Area Chinese American filmmakers, Rae Chang and Adam Tow. It stars former China National Wushu Champion and Hollywood stunt actress Li Jing.
AV Room/R6143, Level 6, Amenities Building
Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Time: 4:30pm.
Monday, October 24: Hong Kong Baptist University
CVA 104, Communication and Visual Arts Building
5 Hereford Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Time: 6:30pm.
Tuesday, October 25: University of Hong Kong
Main Building Room 121
Pokfulam, Hong Kong
Time: 5:00pm.
Wednesday, October 26: Chinese University of Hong Kong
LG04, Hui Yeung Shing Building, Chung Chi College
Shatin, NT, Hong Kong
Time: 12:00pm.
Thursday, October 27: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Tsang Shiu Tim Art Hall, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Time: 6:30pm.
Friday, October 28: Hong Kong Institute of Education
Chan Siu Chow Performing Studio (D2-LP-05), Block D2, Lower Podium, Room 05
10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong
Time: 4:00pm.
We'll be doing a behind-the-scenes presentation and Q-and-A at each event. Hope to see you there!