This full length docudrama (103 minutes, in English with Chinese subtitles, 2007) made for the 70th anniversary of the Nanking massacre, tells the compelling and courageous life story of Iris Chang, a young woman who at age 26 dedicated her life to teaching the world about the forgotten holocaust in World War II. Her book, The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II, was a New York Times bestseller and spurred Iris’ campaign to tell the world this story. Sadly, deeply affected by her research and the toll of her work, Iris took her own life in 2004. The film’s interweaving of documentary footage, survivor interviews, and archival details provide a wealth of important information about this brave and intelligent woman.
Related Exhibition:
Iris Chang and her Unfinished Dream
At the six-year anniversary of Iris Chang’s death, the San Francisco Public Library and the Rape of Nanking Redress Coalition invite the public to learn about this young woman’s life and examine the moral courage it takes for one person to seek out the truth. The exhibit is on view in the Chinese Center, Third Floor, Main Library, Oct. 2 - Dec. 2, 2010.
(photo of Iris Chang by Jimmy Estimada)
Related Exhibitions and Events
- Thursdays @ Noon Film - Fahrenheit 911
- Thursday, May 23, 2013
Main Library, Koret Auditorium - Audio-described Film:
- Friday, May 24, 2013
Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Rms A & B - Born Yesterday
- Saturday, May 25, 2013
Glen Park - Last Saturday of the Month Movies
- Saturday, May 25, 2013
Bernal Heights - The Typewriter (in the 21st Century)
- Saturday, May 25, 2013
Main Library, Koret Auditorium - Thursdays @ Noon Film - Sicko
- Thursday, May 30, 2013
Main Library, Koret Auditorium - Movie and Popcorn: Wreck-It Ralph
- Thursday, May 30, 2013
Ocean View - Sunset Film Series
- Monday, June 3, 2013
Sunset - SF Green Film Fest
- Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Main Library, Koret Auditorium - The Golden Gate Bridge on the Silver Screen
- Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Golden Gate Valley
