Turn It On Film Series: We the Workers
A Q&A with the director follows the screening. Advance tickets are recommended.
We the Workers凶年之畔, 2017
Directed by Huang Wenhai黄文海
Mandarin with English subtitles, 173 min.
For over thirty years, China has been swept up in rapid capitalist development. The “China miracle” has been built on the backs of hundreds of millions of migrant laborers. This film features workers from different provinces spanning two generations who have resisted this force through activist struggle and action.
The November 3 screening includes a Q&A with Huang Wenhai and Zeng Jinyan, moderated by Suzanne Nossel, Executive Director, PEN America. Advance tickets are recommended. Refreshments will be available for purchase in The Wright from 5:15–6:30 pm.
Part of the film festival “Turn It On: China on Film, 2000–2017” cocurated by Ai Weiwei and Wang Fen.
When: Fri., Nov. 3, 2017 at 6:30 pm
Where: Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Ave. (at 89th St.)
212-423-3500
Price: $20, $15 members, $10 students
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A Q&A with the director follows the screening. Advance tickets are recommended.
We the Workers凶年之畔, 2017
Directed by Huang Wenhai黄文海
Mandarin with English subtitles, 173 min.
For over thirty years, China has been swept up in rapid capitalist development. The “China miracle” has been built on the backs of hundreds of millions of migrant laborers. This film features workers from different provinces spanning two generations who have resisted this force through activist struggle and action.
The November 3 screening includes a Q&A with Huang Wenhai and Zeng Jinyan, moderated by Suzanne Nossel, Executive Director, PEN America. Advance tickets are recommended. Refreshments will be available for purchase in The Wright from 5:15–6:30 pm.
Part of the film festival “Turn It On: China on Film, 2000–2017” cocurated by Ai Weiwei and Wang Fen.
Buy tickets/get more info now
