Thursday, Jul 31, 2014, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Museum of Chinese in America
215 Centre Street New York, NY 10013
A homage to the award-winning avant-garde jazz composer, Asian American author and political activist, Fred Ho’s Last Year captures the unapologetic Fred Ho in an unbelievable year as he fights cancer, leads orchestras, holds lectures, leads protests, publishes books, and even produces his magnum opus: an elaborate, manga-inspired samurai opera on a New York stage. Filmed over the course of 2013, the film provides a glimpse into Fred’s extraordinary life as a musician, a mentor, a pioneer and a dear friend who inspired others through his courage and persistence. The preview screening will be followed by a discussion with director Steven de Castro, playwright Ruth Margraff (CAFE ANTASIA), and Fred’s long-time friend Anne T. Greene.
For more information about the event, please visit:
http://www.mocanyc.org