Get acquainted with two impersonators of Chairman Mao - one of whom is China’s only female in this role - when you dive into this humorous and engaging but also heart wrenching film. Set in Beijing as well as Hunan and Sichuan provinces, it explores their lives and what led them to take on this unique challenge, as well as the lingering grip on Chinese society of a modern historical figure who continues in the 21st century to remain larger than life.

Come join Movie Chat Host Shireen Farrahi for a lively online movie discussion.

Film: Readymade (2009) 1 hr. 18 mins. In Mandarin, with English subtitles.

Chat: Monday, August 29, 2022, 7pm Cost to attend is free; please register below

View the movie free on Kanopy [click here]

This program runs like a book club: you watch the selected film at your leisure, then join other participants on Zoom at 7pm on the fourth Monday of the month to discuss. Discussion questions will be emailed to registrants a couple of days before the chat. Most movies are available free on Kanopy.com or YouTube. Kanopy can be accessed through a web browser or an internet-connected t.v. A Kanopy login account requires a library card. Please watch the movie and then join us to discuss.

The Northwest China Council's Movie Night is a program to promote a better understanding of Chinese history, culture, and current affairs. Please consider supporting its programming at www.nwchina.org.