AsiaLENS: AEMS Documentary Film and Discussion Series at the Spurlock: Guangzhou Dream Factory
- Event Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2018
- Time: 3:00 pm (CDT)
- Location: Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana, IL
- Cost: Free Admission
Guangzhou Dream Factory
Directed by Christiane Badgley. Produced by Erica Marcus.
2016 / 65 minutes / Ghana/China
Immigration, globalization, Chinese factories and African dreams... Guangzhou Dream Factory weaves stories of Africans chasing alluring, yet elusive 'Made in China' dreams into a compelling critique of our 21st century global economy that offers fresh perspective on China and African development.
AsiaLENS Film Series
AsiaLENS is a series of free public film screenings and discussion programs—organized by the Asian Educational Media Service (AEMS)/Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies (CEAPS) in collaboration with the Spurlock Museum—presenting recent documentary and independent films on issues reflecting contemporary life in Asia. Local and visiting experts introduce the films and lead audiences in post-screening discussions.
Contact
For further information on this event, contact the Museum Information Desk at spurlock-museum@illinois.edu (email link) or (217) 333-2360
For further information on this event, contact AEMS (external link) at (217) 333-9597 or aems@illinois.edu (email link).
All participants are welcome. To request disability-related accommodations for this event, please contact Brian Cudiamat at cudiamat@illinois.edu (email link) or (217) 244-5586.