Film Screening "Xiaodi" & Q&A with Director Junmi Chen

About This Event

Schedule

• 2-3pm: online film screening
• 3-4pm: Q&A with the director

About the film

Xiaodi offers a rare and in-depth exploration of the life of a 17-year-old transgender girl, delving into her personal journey and the challenges she faces while undergoing “conversion treatment” in China. Watch the film trailer.

Featured Guests

• Film director: Junmi Chen is a visionary LGBTQ+ activist and documentary filmmaker from China, now based in the United States. Their work artfully bridges storytelling and social justice, shedding light on marginalized voices and catalyzing systemic change. As a filmmaker, Junmi intertwines compelling narratives with their advocacy, using the power of film to inspire awareness and action.
• Discussant: Yuhan Huang Ph.D. (RIT)