"Women in China Defining their Worth"
With the support of the Chinese Heritage Foundation, FCA is pleased to show the documentary Spilled Water, about the changing lives of women in China. This is a rare and intimate glimpse into the lives of private citizens. Please join us as we learn more about modern China.
Taken from the website http://spilledwaterdoc.com/:
"SPILLED WATER explores how the economic transformation of China is changing the roles, rights, and social status of its women. Director May May Tchao, resident of Chicago, returns to China and explores the very different lives of four women: a young rural farmer who, against all odds, became a teacher; a successful lawyer in a male-dominated profession; a divorced factory worker struggling to brighten her daughter’s future; and an ethnic minority singer torn between her dreams, and her responsibilities as a peasant’s wife. From the urban hustle of Beijing to the desolate beauty of rural provinces, their intimate stories show us why gender equality in China is so hard-earned, and worth the struggle."
Babysitting is available on site. Please select this option at the time of registration.
The director recommends that her film is appropriate for ages 11 and up; as it is not rated we ask all families to watch the trailer and decide for themselves. The trailer can be seen here: http://spilledwaterdoc.com/ Several shorts are seen can be seen on the site also - http://spilledwaterdoc.com/?page_id=240
The film runs 54 minutes. An interview with the director via Skype will be held after the movie.
All registrations are non refundable.
