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Autumn Gem (2009)
Directed by Rae Chung
“Modern China's First Feminist”
Documentary · 54m
Meet the "Chinese Joan of Arc," Qiu Jin (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.
Cast
Li Jing
Crew
- Director
- Rae Chung
- Writer
- Rae Chung
- Editor
- Adam Tow
- Producer
- Rae Chung, Adam Tow
Details
- Release date
- 2009-05-22
- Runtime
- 54m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- EN