重阳节 Film Screening & Speaker Discussion
重阳节Chongyang Festival is celebrated on October 22 (or October 23 in China) which began during Eastern Han Dynasty circa 25 AD when Henjing went through extraordinary lengths to save his community with the fragrance of chrysanthemum.
Please join the Helen and Joe Chew Foundation as we host, in partnership with PBS, for a documentary film screening and panel discussion.
This is a one time only special event!
Admission: Free for all to enjoy! Advanced Tickets are required.
Details: As we come to a near end of the “Creating a Historic Chinatown Alley” one-year series of events, please join us as we host a documentary film screening and panel discussion.
To celebrate the happiness of Chongyang Festival, the Helen and Joe Chew Foundation welcomes the North State, relatives and good friends to gather “to climb mountains” and enjoy this beautiful documentary regarding the story of Chinese families that reflects our own hometown story.
About the Film: The documentary film titled TYRUS tells the unlikely story of Chinese-American artist Tyrus Wong, and how he overcame a life of poverty and racism to become a celebrated painter, Hollywood sketch artist, and ‘Disney Legend’ for his groundbreaking work on the classic animated film, Bambi.
Delving into experiences dealing with racism in the United States during the early 20th century and how one man overcame those challenges to pursue his artistic passion.
Overall, this is an opportunity to learn more about the life and accomplishments of a remarkable story serving as an inspiring example of resilience and creativity in the face of adversity.
Free Tickets: bit.ly/RedBluffChewFilm
Location: State Theater located at 333 Oak St, Red Bluff, CA 96080
Event is part of a complimentary one-year-series of events
Sponsored by the Helen and Joe Chew Foundation
in collaboration with KIXE Public Broadcasting Service
If you would like your own copy of the documentary, DVD’s signed by the writer director Pamela Tom are still available on etsy for $24.99 and make great gifts! Shop now: etsy.com/shop/tyruswong
