Fighting Back
15 min.
Director: Xiaoying Echo Su
SVA Alumni Award
Sat. Sept. 30, 5:10pm
Jessica Ng, a first-generation Hong Kong Chinese American, is an internationally recognized Muay Thai fighter and instructor. Her self-defense classes empower AAPI women at a time of an alarming rise of Anti-Asian hate crimes in New York City. She navigates her identity and newfound motherhood with her husband in New York City. The film explores themes of love, energy, growth, and personal identity.
In-Person Screening and Q&A Sat. Sept. 30, 5:10pm
All films will screen online Friday, September 29 - Sunday, October 8 and will be available worldwide. Select screenings will also occur Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30.
RSVP required to receive access to online and in-person screenings.