Wednesday,
May 16, 8pm:
Divergence Movie Night presents "Queer China, ‘Comrade’ China (Zhi
Tong Zhi)"
A
comprehensive historical account of the queer movement in modern China. Queer
China, 'Comrade' China documents the changes and developments in LGBT culture
that have taken place in China over the last 80 years. Unlike any before, this
film explores the historical milestones and ongoing advocacy efforts of the
Chinese LGBT community. The film examines how shifting attitudes in law, media
and education have transformed queer culture from being an unspeakable taboo to
an accepted social identity. The film culminates with the submission of Dr. Li
Yinhe’s Same-sex Marriage Bill to the Legislative Affairs Commission of the
National People’s Congress in 2003, a major landmark event in the ongoing
struggle for acceptance of queer identity in China.
60 minutes
8pm at
Shanghai Restaurant, 651 Somerset St West
Free
admission, $5-$10 suggested donation.
Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/events/417033038321274/
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