If you're looking for something to do tonight, KCTS 9 is screening Man Zou: Beijing to Shanghai an independent film by Seattle filmmakers who took their bikes on a 1,000-mile tour from Beijing to Shanghai. With no vehicle support, the four Americans captured an intimate and unfiltered look at parts of China that are typically bypassed or flown over. In more ways than one, the bicycle trip is the vehicle to explore the environmental, economic and sociological issues facing China today, as the film intersperses the experiences of the team with the opinions of residents, expats and academics.
Man Zou was an official selection at Seattle’s Bicycle Film Festival in October, and is the third film in KCTS 9's new series, Reel NW, which features the best of independent film from the Northwest.
For the TV-free crowd (like me!), the film will be available for online streaming at 10 p.m. tonight, and for one month following. Check the Reel NW episode page for a link to the stream.
Ever-thoughtful, the KCTS peeps have even cooked up a popcorn recipe to go with Man Zou. Enjoy the show!
Man Zou Trailer from 2R Productions on Vimeo.
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