UBC Art History Students Association (AHSA), the UBC Film Society and Cinema Politica UBC will bring one of the most celebrated documentaries of 2012
Named the most powerful contemporary artist by ArtReview magazine, Ai gained worldwide attention after his arrest and two-month detention by Chinese authorities last year. Amid growing concerns for his safety and facing a constant battle with the government, including the bulldozing of his studio, physical attack and his blog being taken offline, he continues to express his feelings towards strict Chinese censorship through his art and social media. Blurring the boundaries between activism and art, Ai has gained international acclaim and a devout following. Through art, politics and humour, journalist-cum-director Alison Klayman takes us into the artist’s world to reveal a man of unrelenting spirit and defiance who inspires millions across the globe.
Winner at Sundance 2012, Opening Night Film at HotDocs 2012 and screened at dozens of festivals throughout the world (including sold out screenings in Vancouver’s DOXA Documentary Film Festival), AI WEIWEI: NEVER SORRY is a film not to miss.
On Thursday Jan. 17th, join us for a groundbreaking PANEL DISCUSSION after the 7PM screening featuring:
Dr. Alison Bailey of the Institute of Asian Research, who teaches courses on Chinese film, art, violence, and remembrance. In 2010 she wrote an Asia Pacific Memo on Ai Weiwei: http://www.asiapacificmemo.ca/chinese-artist-activist-ai-weiwei-detained
Chinese-Canadian poet, educator, and activist Dr. Ray Hsu, who currently teaches at UBC’s Creative Writing Program. Dr. Hsu is known for his activist literary stances, co-editing the Enbridge-resisting Enpipe Project, or teaching for two years in a US prison.
http://thewayofray.com/
Dr. Hsingyuan Tsao, professor of Chinese art in UBC’s Art History Department whose interests cover Chinese contemporary art and film.
Jan 17: A 7PM screening followed by a panel discussion
Tickets can be purchased at the Norm Theatre box office for $5.
More information: http://ubcfilmsociety.com/films/ai-weiwei-never-sorry
http://vimeo.com/18018860#at=0
PRESENTED BY:
UBC Art History Students Association (http://ubcahsa.tumblr.com/)
UBC Film Society (http://ubcfilmsociety.com/schedule)
Cinema Politica UBC (https://www.facebook.com/CinemaPoliticaUBC)
