SYNOPSIS

This observational documentary offers a controversial look into the lives of a group of young Chinese children enrolled in an intensive gymnastics training program. The adults in their lives, all continuously reinforce one ultimate goal: winning a gold medal at the Olympics. This detailed insight captures the contradictions of modern China and the cost paid for the country’s dreams.

SELECT FESTIVALS AND AWARDS

• Winner, 68th George Foster Peabody Award
• Winner, Best Documentary, Docupolis, Barcelona, Spain
• Winner, Best Documnetary, Zagreb Film Festival
• Winner, Special Jury Prize, AFI / Discovery SilverDocs
• Winner, Special Jury Prize, Hamptons International Film Festival

DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT

Click to read statement from Director Gan Chao.

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SHOWTIME

SAT. 10/03 at 10:00PM
Stockton Empire Theatre

TICKETS

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$9.00 General
$8.00 Senior 65+, Student with ID
$7.00 Film Society Members

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