For Immediate Release Media Contact: Micki Leventhal 312-344-7383
August 29, 2005
WHAT: Banana Paradise: Taiwan through Film
From the veteran lens of award winning filmmaker Wang Toon to the fantastical vision of emerging artist Chen Yu-hsun, this retrospective of six films (including one U.S. premiere) captures the unique history and culture of Taiwan. An opening reception features special guest Wang Toon, who will receive the Center for Asian Arts and Media's Distinguish Artist Award.
WHEN: Screenings: September 29 - October 2, 2005 Reception with Wang Toon: September 29, 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Columbia College Chicago's Film Row Cinema,
1104 S. Wabash, 8th Floor
HOW MUCH: Screening and reception are free and open to the public.
Seating is limited and will be on a first come, first served basis.
MORE INFO: 312-344-7870 - www.asianartsandmedia.org
Presented by The Center for Asian Arts and Media and the Film/Video Department at Columbia College Chicago in conjunction with the Press Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago with additional support from the Mayer and Morris Kaplan Family Foundation, and the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.