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PSU Dept. of Women, Gender, and Sexual Studies, the
Institute for Asian Studies, and Confucius Institute present:
Autumn Gem
Meet the "Chinese Joan of Arc," Qiu Jin (1875-1907), a radical women's rights activist who defied tradition to become the leader of a revolutionary army. Qiu Jin boldly challenged traditional gender roles and demanded equal rights and opportunities for women. She was the first woman to lead an armed uprising against the corrupt Qing Dynasty, for which she was arrested and executed. She became the first female martyr for China's 1911 Revolution and is celebrated as a national heroine today.
While Qiu Jin is a familiar figure in China, she is largely unknown outside of the country. AUTUMN GEM is the first documentary feature on Qiu Jin in the U.S. Using scholar interviews, archival materials, and dramatic recreation scenes based on her original writings, AUTUMN GEM brings the story of Qiu Jin to life.
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 martial arts champion and Hollywood stunt actress Li Jing.
Monday, Nov. 1, 2011, 7-9pm Portland State University
Smith Memorial Student Union, Room 338
Portland, OR 97201Free screening and filmmaker's discussion of documentary AUTUMN GEM Film Trailer: [click here]
