Film Screening: Autumn Gem

The film Autumn Gem will be screened in various locations across California.

About the Film

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.

AUTUMN GEM was produced and directed by two San Francisco Bay Area Chinese American filmmakers, Rae Chang and Adam Tow. It stars former China National Wushu Champion and Hollywood stunt actress Li Jing. Our partners include the San Francisco Chinese Culture Center, San Diego Chinese Historical Museum, and the Official Qiu Jin Museum in Shaoxing, China.

Upcoming Screenings
September 2011

September 22: Cerritos Public Library.
Location: 18025 Bloomfield Avenue
Cerritos, CA 90703
Time: 7:00pm

September 24: San Marino Chinese Club.
Location: Huntington Middle School Auditorium
1700 Huntington Drive
San Marino CA, 91108
Time: 11:00am

September 24: West Covina Library.
Location: 1601 West Covina Pkwy
West Covina, CA 91790
Time: 3:00pm

September 24: Ventura County Chinese American Association.
Location: California Lutheran University
Preus-Brandt Forum Building
60 West Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2787
Time: 7:30pm

September 25: Fullerton Library.
Location: 353 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
Time: 2:00pm

September 27: Diamond Bar Library.
Location: 1061 S. Grand Ave.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765-2299
Time: 6:30pm

October 2011

October 3: Santa Clara City Library.
Location: 2635 Homestead Road
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Time: 6:30pm

October 5: Hayward Public Library.
Location: 835 C Street
Hayward, CA 94541
Time: 6:00pm

March 2012
March 24: Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek AAUW
1700 Clubhouse Road
Diablo, CA 94528
Time: 11:00am.

March 27: Campbell Public Library
Location: 77 Harrison Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
Time: 7:00pm.

March 28: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library
Location: 150 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95112
Time: 6:30pm.

March 31: Dublin Public Library
Location: 200 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Time: 2:00pm.

April 2012
April 7: Berryessa Public Library
Location: 3355 Noble Avenue
San Jose, CA 95132
Time: 11:30am.

April 18: Rossmoor Senior Adult Community
Location: Peacock Hall, Gateway Clubhouse
1001 Golden Rain Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Time: 7:00pm.

April 24: Evergreen Public Library
Location: 2635 Aborn Road
San Jose, CA 95148
Time: 4:00pm.

April 25: Alameda Public Library
Location: 1550 Oak Street
Alameda, CA 94501-2932
Time: 6:00pm.

May 2012
May 1: Belmont Public Library
Location: 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
Time: 7:00pm.

May 2: Millbrae Public Library
Location: 1 Library Avenue
Millbrae, CA 94030
Time: 7:00pm.

May 8: San Mateo Public Library
Location: 55 W. 3rd Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94402
Time: 5:30pm.

May 10: Burlingame Public Library
Location: 480 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
Time: 7:00pm.

May 12: Pacifica Sharp Park Public Library
Location: 104 Hilton Way
Pacifica, CA 94044
Time: 7:00pm.