December Events
Upcoming events and end of the year recap
Hi everyone!
It’s hard to believe the end of the year is almost here. Since May 2022, we have screened Migrant Women Rise over 10 times in cities all around the world! Thanks for your support and for following the journey. If you are interested in watching the film or hosting a screening, please feel free to reach out! Reply to this message or fill out our online request form!
Upcoming Events
December 16, 2022: Screening + Mutual Aid Fundraiser
Screening: 7pm-9pm | Location: 4th Floor, Eaton Hotel (380 Nathan Road, Kowloon)
We are collaborating with Bad Times Disco to host a screening of Migrant Women Rise. The screening is also a mutual aid fundraiser - all proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Hong Kong chapter of GABRIELA, a grassroots migrant organization.
If you’re in Hong Kong, join us for the screening and a discussion session with the filmmaker and migrant leaders on 16th December, from 7:00PM - 9:00PM at Music Room, Terrible Baby, 4th Floor, Eaton HK, Jordan. An after party featuring Bad Times Disco DJs will follow, from 9:00PM - 12:00AM. Tickets are on a sliding scale for greater accessibility - Standard Price tickets are HK$250 (plus processing fees). A limited number of Reduced Price tickets, and the option to donate more, are also available. Please see the registration form below for more details.
If you’re not in Hong Kong but still want to donate, you can also use the form below and use the donate option, or reach out directly to me!
December 10, 2022: Cultural Night for Human Rights in the Philippines
Cultural Night: 7-10pm | Location: KUC Space, Kowloon Union Church
Join HKCAHRPP for a Cultural Night for Human Rights in the Philippines as we mark International Human Rights Day on December 10. Watch performances by Filipino and local artists; learn more about the human rights situation in the Philippines; and purchase homemade food and handicrafts to support human rights defenders in the Philippines. Use the RSVP button to let us know you’re coming!
Past Events
Interview on Talakayang Migrante
On August 18, 2022, I was interviewed about Migrant Women Rise on Talakayang Migrante, a weekly livestream created by migrants for fellow migrants in Hong Kong and around the world to update them on issues impacting their communities. In the interview, I share about how I came to Hong Kong, got involved in human rights work, and what motivated me to make the documentary. It was also an honor to be on the same episode as Congressman Raoul Manuel.
Migrante Alberta Screening
On September 13, 2022 Migrante Alberta hosted an online screening of Migrant Women Rise. I was honored to join the after film discussion with Ate Dolo, who the film features. We had a great discussion about the film and the impacts that red-tagging has had internationally as activists in attendance from both Canada and Hong Kong have been the targets of red-tagging. It was a reminder of the resilience of those standing for justice and the need for ongoing international solidarity to stand with those who are affected.
City University of Hong Kong
On October 24, 2022, we were invited for a screening at City University of Hong Kong. The film was included as part of a class called “Images of the City.” Ate Dolo, Deaconess Joyous, and I were able to share about the experiences of migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong and human rights defenders in the Philippines to a class of over 90 students. If you’re an educator who also wants to show the film in your class, please feel free to reach out as well!
Portland Screening
On November 15, 2022, we were hosted by Pelikula PDX, Migrante Portland, and Gabriela Portland. Ate Dolo, Ate Annabelle, and Deaconess Joyous were able to join the group’s post screening discussion via Zoom. It was a great time to connect with our solidarity partners in the Portland area.
Francis Catedral is a Filipino American documentary filmmaker and theology student. His current documentary project is about the transnational activism of Filipino migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong.