Dr. Urbansky discusses the challenges faced by Chinese immigrants during the late Tsarist Empire and early Soviet Union, highlighting the racial and cultural prejudices that fueled hostilities in urban settings. His analysis explores how these early interactions shaped the experiences and perceptions of Chinese communities in a rapidly changing socio-political landscape.
Join us for a screening of The Day of Reckoning at Mt Lebanon Library on September 28 or Frick Fine Arts Auditorium 125 on September 29. This documentary by Xu Xing uses a personal love story to explore the broader sweep of China’s political history since 1949. By intertwining individual destinies with national narratives, the film offers a reflective view of a nation’s evolving story and seeks to uncover overlooked historical perspectives.
Both viewings will include a Live Q&A with director Xu Xing.
This film is part of the SCREENSHOT: Asia Film Festival, which takes place September 25-29. All films are free for Pitt students, staff, and faculty with a valid Pitt ID, and the Mt Lebanon Library viewing is free for all. Registration in advance is requested but not required. For the full schedule of films, please visit screenshot.pitt.edu.
Join us for a screening of Great Absence at Frick Fine Arts Auditorium 125, a gripping tale of memory, loss, and family reconciliation. Veteran actor Tatsuya Fuji stars as Yohji, a retiree whose failing memory leaves his estranged son, Takashi, searching for answers about Yohji’s missing wife. As Takashi unravels the stories his father weaves, the film delves into questions of love, reality, and the fragility of the human mind.
This film is part of the SCREENSHOT: Asia Film Festival, which takes place September 25-29. All films are free for Pitt students, staff, and faculty with a valid Pitt ID. Registration in advance is requested but not required. For the full schedule of films, please visit screenshot.pitt.edu.
Join us for a screening of Girls Will Be Girls at David Lawrence 121, a bold and provocative look at a young woman's journey through self-discovery and societal expectations. As Mira, a model student at her boarding school, confronts her growing romantic feelings and the weight of her responsibilities, she is drawn into a rebellious exploration of identity. Featuring a stellar performance by newcomer Preeti Panigrahi, this film speaks to the generations of women forced to suppress their desires in the name of propriety.
This film is the final screening of the SCREENSHOT: Asia Film Festival, which takes place September 25-29. All films are free for Pitt students, staff, and faculty with a valid Pitt ID. Registration in advance is requested but not required. For the full schedule of films, please visit screenshot.pitt.edu.
Content Warning: Some sexual content
