DC Chinese Film Festival featuring COP SHOP II (差馆II)
Part 1: COP SHOP II (差馆II)
12pm - 1:30pm, September 5
Film screening will start at noon on Friday, September 5, with a spotlight screening of COP SHOP II (差馆II). COP SHOP II is an observational documentary that captures daily police operations at Guangzhou Railway Station, one of the busiest transportation hubs, during the most chaotic time of the year - days before the Chinese New Year. You can read more information here and RSVP here.
Part 2: Environmental filmmaking in China: Topics, Challenges and Outcomes
2pm-3:30pm, September 5
We invite our guests to view some clips from Red Fog and Lost, and join a panel discussion with Chinese filmmakers and field experts:
- Fan He, Filmmaker/Producer of Red Fog
- Judith Shapiro, Professor, Director for the Dual Degree in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development, School of International Service, American University
- Martha M. Foster, Founder and President/CEO of Living Earth Television
Moderated by
- Jennifer L. Turner, Director, China Environment Forum, Wilson Center
Hosted By
Kissinger Institute on China and the United States
The Kissinger Institute works to ensure that China policy serves American long-term interests and is founded in understanding of historical and cultural factors in bilateral relations and in accurate assessment of the aspirations of China’s government and people. Read more
China Environment Forum
China’s global footprint isn’t just an economic one, it’s an environmental one. From BRI investments in Africa and Asia to its growing presence in Latin America, understanding China’s motivations, who stands to gain - and who stands to lose - is critical to informing smart US foreign policy. Read more