Chinatown Today is bringing three free film screenings to Chinatown this fall at Massy Arts Society (23 East Pender)! While the days might be getting shorter and the weather getting rainier, we still want to provide opportunities for building intercultural and intergenerational relationships through our free community events! Bring popcorn, or better yet, local snacks from Chinatown (think haw flakes or buns from New Town) and join us on the first Fridays of September, October, and November for Fall Movie Nights!
As with all of our events, Fall Movie Nights will be free, thanks to the generous support of Massy Arts Society in lending us their space. Capacity is limited, however, so please RSVP to reserve your spot!
Event Details
When: Friday, September 6, from 7:00-9:30pm; Friday, October 4, from 7:00-9:30pm; & Friday, November 8, from 7:00-9:30pm.
Where: Massy Arts Society (23 East Pender)
Cost: Free! RSVP Here
Film Line-Up
🎬September 6: Everything Will Be (2014)
Local filmmaker Julia Kwan’s documentary, Everything Will Be celebrates ten years this year. The film captures Chinatown in flux, a crossroads for our community’s cultural and physical landscapes. While the Chinatown of a decade ago might not look all that much like Chinatown today, we still face many of the same issues and share the same passion for our community.
🎬October 4: Chungking Express (1994)
With unforgettable imagery of pre-handover Hong Kong and an iconic soundtrack, Wong Kar Wai’s 1994 film expresses the bittersweet emotion of lost connections and the fleeting nature of relationships. With two loosely intersecting stories linked in part by a snack counter, Chungking Express reminds us of the overlapping relationships with place here in Chinatown, and the difficulties of change.
🎬November 8: Local Short Film Showcase
For the finale of this fall series, we’re honoured to be able to highlight 6 short films created by local Asian-Canadian filmmakers, followed by a brief panel discussion:
- Monkey See, Monkey Do (2018) – Joshua Lam
- Moonboy (2023) – Rachel Kwan
- I Do (2023) – Kimberly Ho & Cynthia Zhou
- No More Parties (2020) – Natalie Murao
- The Mess We’re In (2022) – Jamie Lam
- Waves (For Ryan) (2023) – Rachel Kwan
RSVP Here
COVID Safety Information
For the health and safety of all our community members (especially seniors, disabled and immunocompromised folks), please wear a face mask (preferably KN95, KF94 or N95). Masks will be provided for those who don’t bring their own.
Accessibility Information
Transit: Chinatown is accessible by bus and skytrain. The closest skytrain station is Stadium-Chinatown, which is an 8 minute walk from Massy Arts Society.
Parking: There is street parking in Chinatown. The nearest lots are located at Chinatown Plaza and International Village mall.
Seating: We will provide limited seating! Register via the link in bio and arrive early to ensure you snag a spot.
Bathrooms: There is one accessible bathroom at the venue.
Venue accessibility: Massy Arts Society is a ground-floor, wheelchair-accessible venue with a capacity of 40. Register via the link in bio to ensure you get a seat!
Language: We are currently confirming the availability of subtitles for the films and will release more information on language accessibility in the coming days.
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