International Women’s Day Short Film Screening
Join us Sunday, March 29 at 1 pm for two short films celebrating women during exclusion: Born an Immigrant – The Dressmaker and In Search of Mah Hang. Stay for a panel discussion with director Jenn Lee, producer Catherine Clement, and VCMS Board Chair Grace Wong Sneddon. By donation!
In Search of Mah Hang
During the era of Chinese exclusion, a Canadian-born Chinese woman dared to challenge tradition and power. In 1931, Mah Hang confronted the male-dominated Wong Clan Association in a courageous attempt to free herself and her children from an arranged marriage to a much older man.
Directed by Victoria So. Produced by Catherine Clement and Dr. Henry Yu.
23 minutes.
Born an Immigrant – The Dressmaker
An uplifting documentary about a Canadian-born Chinese woman who supports her family by becoming a dressmaker in Victoria, British Columbia during the Chinese Exclusion Act.
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