Film series: Mao's Last Dancer
Event date:
Thursday, July 7, 2011 - 8:00pm
Location:
Farthing Auditorium
Admission:
$10 Pre-film talk at 8pm; film starts at approximately 8:30pm.
11-year-old peasant villager Li Cunxin is chosen by Madame Mao's Beijing Dance Academy to study ballet in far-off Beijing, where he trains for seven grueling years to become one of China's greatest dancers. His efforts win him the opportunity to dance in America, opening his eyes to a new love and the possibility of a dramatic defection from China in this remarkable true story based on Cunxin's autobiography.
Rated PG; Directed by Bruce Beresford (2010); 117 minutes
Celebrating the Arts in Film
Prior to each of the films, resident film advisor and Festival Advisory Board member, John Pfeifer, will offer a fun and informative talk about each film. Concessions, including popcorn, beer and wine and cold beverages will be available for purchase at all film events.
Sponsor:
An Appalachian Summer Festival
Contact name:
Farthing Auditorium Box Office
Contact email:
boxoffice@appstate.edu
Contact telephone:
(800) 841-ARTS or (828) 262-4046
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