ππ½ 15th Annual Films at the Gate Festival π¬π
Friday, August 27th - Sunday August 29th
Join ACDC and the Chinatown community for the 15th Anniversary of our Films at the Gate Festival! As always, the festival is free and open to community members of all ages and backgrounds! Our festival program proudly highlights the stories and work of Asian immigrant and Asian American filmmakers and artists.
ACDC prioritizes the safety and well being of community members and our staff and volunteers:
The event will have socially distanced chairs or groups of chairs for families/pods. We are limiting the number of chairs provided this year to avoid overcrowding.
You are welcome to bring your own chair providing that you adhere to the safety guidelines and will not obstruct the view for other guests.
We ask that everyone keep their nose and mouth masked until they are seated.
Hand sanitizing stations will be available.
These guidelines may change in accordance with local, state and federal safety regulations. Please continue to check for updates on this page as the event date approaches.
Please respect the direction and guidance of our staff and volunteers. We want to ensure a safe and fun event for everyone!
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE FOR ALL 3 DAYS:
5:30PM Games and activities for families
6:00 PM Performances & martial arts demonstrations
7:30PM Welcome program
8:00PM Main feature (timing dependent on sunset for optimal viewing)
FILMS:
FRIDAY
Performance by Wah Lum Kung Fu Athletic Association
Be Water (2020; 1h 45min; in English) In this documentary about Bruce Leeβs career, Be Water explores questions of identity and representation through rare archive, intimate interviews, and Leeβs writings. Thank you to ESPN for providing Films at the Gate a free screening license! Rated TV-PG.
SATURDAY
Performance by Bow Sim Mark Tai Chi Arts School & Rick Wongβs Chinese Martial Arts Center
Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019; 1h 47min; in Cantonese with English and Chinese subtitles) Donnie Yen returns as the renowned Kung Fu master who travels to the U.S. where his student has upset the local martial arts community by opening a Wing Chun school. Rated PG-13 for mild violence.
SUNDAY
Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy (2018; 1h 47min; in Mandarin with English and Chinese subtitles) With a star-studded cast including Michelle Yeoh and Dave Bautista, Max Zhang stars as Cheung Tin Chi, who tries a low profile after his defeat by Ip Man. Despite his efforts, our protagonist gets into trouble after getting in a fight with a powerful figure. Rated PG-13 for mild violence and language.
Thank you to our sponsors and donors!
Lilly Chen
Jean Lukitsh in memory of Mary Margaret Lukitsh
Lily Tang
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council.
