Up the Yangtze

“One of the real pluses of Up the Yangtze, aside from its empathy with its subjects, is its striking visual quality. Beijing-based cinematographer Wang Shi Qing has an impeccable eye, often coming up with haunting images that show both the beauty and uncertainty of this pivotal time.” Kenneth Turan, The Los Angeles Times. Chinese-Canadian director Yung Chang returns to the stunning landscape of his grandfather’s Yangtze, known in China as “The River” to chronicle the “farewell cruise” on the magnificent waterway before the transformation resulting from the largest hydroelectric project in history. 93 minutes; English/Mandarin