Autumn Gem
“Modern China's First Feminist”
Synopsis
Meet the "Chinese Joan of Arc," Qiu Jin (Qiu Jin ) (1875-1907), a radical women's rights activist who defied tradition to become the leader of a revolutionary army. Qiu Jin boldly challenged traditional gender roles and demanded equal rights and opportunities for women. She was the first woman to lead an armed uprising against the corrupt Qing Dynasty, for which she was arrested and executed. She became the first female martyr for China's 1911 Revolution and is celebrated as a national heroine today. While Qiu Jin is a familiar figure in China, she is largely unknown outside of the country. AUTUMN GEM is the first documentary feature on Qiu Jin in the U.S. Using scholar interviews, archival materials, and dramatic recreation scenes based on her original writings, AUTUMN GEM brings the story of Qiu Jin to life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rae Chung
- Screenplay & Story
- Rae Chung
- Original Title
- Autumn Gem
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rae Chung
Rae Chung
Adam Tow
Adam Tow, Rae Chung
Department Leadership Roster
Rae Chung
Director
Adam Tow
Editor
Adam Tow
Producer
Rae Chung
Writer
Rae Chung
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Autumn Gem
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What is Autumn Gem about?
Meet the "Chinese Joan of Arc," Qiu Jin (Qiu Jin ) (1875-1907), a radical women's rights activist who defied tradition to become the leader of a revolutionary army. Qiu Jin boldly challenged traditional gender roles and demanded equal rights and opportunities for women. She was the first woman to lead an armed uprising against the corrupt Qing Dynasty, for which she was arrested and executed. She became the first female martyr for China's 1911 Revolution and is celebrated as a national heroine today. While Qiu Jin is a familiar figure in China, she is largely unknown outside of the country. AUTUMN GEM is the first documentary feature on Qiu Jin in the U.S. Using scholar interviews, archival materials, and dramatic recreation scenes based on her original writings, AUTUMN GEM brings the story of Qiu Jin to life.
Who directed Autumn Gem?
Autumn Gem was directed by Rae Chung.
Who stars in Autumn Gem?
The principal cast of Autumn Gem includes Rae Chang, Melissa Chin, Li Jing.
When was Autumn Gem released and how long is it?
Autumn Gem was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 54m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Autumn Gem?
Autumn Gem holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).