IN THE YEAR OF WOMEN CHINESE DOCUMENTARY “TO CLIMB A GOLD MOUNTAIN” TO SCREEN AT THE LAFEMME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

“To Climb a Gold Mountain,” an inspiring documentary about the Chinese immigrant experience in early California, as seen through the eyes of women, will screen as part of the LA Femme International Film Festival on Saturday, Oct. 22.

Directed by Alex Azmi and Rebecca Hu, written by David Fulmer, music composed by Ilsik Byun and executive produced by Alex Azmi and Raymond Bell, "To Climb a Gold Mountain" traces the lives of four women of Asian descent who lived in America from the 1850s to the present day.  The women came from different backgrounds and lived dramatically different lives.  Each woman’s story represents a distinct theme of struggle and triumph, and ushers in the succeeding story leading up to the present time.  The film relates both the tragic and the triumphant, and traces the lives of these heroines that made the Chinese American community in California what it is today. Among the women are 1930's movie star Anna May Wong and present day California Congresswoman Judy Chu. 

The film has also been shown on PBS and David Jackson of Showcase Entertainment is selling the worldwide movie rights.  

More info at:

www.goldmountaindoc.com

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