Saturday, February 1, 2020
1:00-2:25 PM
Off Campus Location
2018 | 85 Minutes | Sang-woo Kang
Free | Open to the public | In Korean with English subtitles
“’Kim-Gun’ searches for the whereabouts of a young man whose identity has sparked a national controversy over the 1980 May 18 Gwangju Uprising. Starting with the vague memories of those who had crossed paths with him during that time, the film tracks down those who participated in the Uprising as “Citizen Soldiers.” It also traces Kim’s final steps, based on photographic clues found in the firearms he carried and the “Surveillance Truck No. 10” in which he rode. By identifying Kim-Gun, we believe that we can find valuable leads to resolving the ongoing controversy over May 18. Why did a nameless young man join the Uprising? Why did he take up arms? Where has he gone afterwards? It is the answers to these questions that the film seeks.” –Letterboxd
Check out Letterboxd’s full info here: https://letterboxd.com/film/kim-gun/
If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this event, please reach out to us at least 2 weeks in advance of this event. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
Free | Open to the public | In Korean with English subtitles
“’Kim-Gun’ searches for the whereabouts of a young man whose identity has sparked a national controversy over the 1980 May 18 Gwangju Uprising. Starting with the vague memories of those who had crossed paths with him during that time, the film tracks down those who participated in the Uprising as “Citizen Soldiers.” It also traces Kim’s final steps, based on photographic clues found in the firearms he carried and the “Surveillance Truck No. 10” in which he rode. By identifying Kim-Gun, we believe that we can find valuable leads to resolving the ongoing controversy over May 18. Why did a nameless young man join the Uprising? Why did he take up arms? Where has he gone afterwards? It is the answers to these questions that the film seeks.” –Letterboxd
Check out Letterboxd’s full info here: https://letterboxd.com/film/kim-gun/
If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this event, please reach out to us at least 2 weeks in advance of this event. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
| Building: | Off Campus Location |
|---|---|
| Location: | Michigan Theater, 603 East Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI |
| Event Type: | Film Screening |
| Tags: | Asia, Film, Korea |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from Nam Center for Korean Studies, International Institute, Asian Languages and Cultures |
