Every Wednesday September 5-December 5
Beginning this Wednesday, September 5th, “dive deep” into the newest independent documentaries this fall as filmmaker/professor Brad Lichtenstein opens up his film 301 class to the public. Nine premieres, guests every month and deep exploration guaranteed. A few highlights include Please Vote for Me, Banished, King Korn, Miss Navajo, and Revolution 67.
This Week’s DocUquarium:
UWM Union Theater
7h30pm *FREE*
Please Vote For Me
(dir. Weijun Chen, China, 2007, 55 Minutes, Mandarin with English subtitles)
What does democracy look like in the world’s largest Communist country? Start small, very small. This impossibly charming film features a third grade class in Wahun province and the intense politicking in the race to become Class Monitor.
“Please Vote For Me” captures many elements of life in China today missed by all the magazine cover stories and astounding growth statistics. This story unfolds far from the giant factories, crowded markets, or even picturesque villages. These classrooms are state-of-the-art and the children’s homes look remarkably like middle class urban homes in the West. The film provides a private view of a microcosm of contemporary Chinese culture.
For more information visit www.whydemocracy.net
