Abstract:

"In June, 1993, the Golden Venture, a freighter carrying 300 undocumented Chinese passengers, ran aground off New York. The deaths and deportations that followed became a crucial turning point, ushering in a new, repressive era that has led America -- once a beacon of liberty -- to tighten its borders. The film raises important questions about America's policy toward those who come here in search of freedom and a better life. A case study in the politics of immigration, the multi-layered narrative also explores the culture of China's Fujian province, cross-ideological coalition building and the role art can play in the struggle for human rights." --Container || Awards: 2006 Tribeca Film Festival Official Selection; 2006 Amnesty International Film Festival Official Selection