{"id":4786,"date":"2025-03-24T06:24:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T06:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jsis.washington.edu\/taiwan\/?p=4786"},"modified":"2025-08-15T01:07:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T01:07:00","slug":"apr-12-free-screening-string-of-legacy-the-journey-of-a-poetic-music-legend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jsis.washington.edu\/taiwan\/2025\/03\/24\/apr-12-free-screening-string-of-legacy-the-journey-of-a-poetic-music-legend\/","title":{"rendered":"APR 12 &#8211; [Screening] String of Legacy: The Journey of a Poetic Music Legend, CHENG Ming-Chang"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p class=\"p1\">Join us on April 12, 2025, at the Dream Flare Film Festival (DFFF), for a special evening showcasing two films about Taiwan\u2019s musical legend, <strong>Chen Ming-Chang<\/strong>\u2014celebrating music, resilience, and cultural identity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Time: April 12, 6:00 PM &amp; 8:30 PM<\/li>\n<li>Location: SIFF Film Center (167 Republican St, Seattle, WA 98109, on the Seattle Center Campus)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>TICKET GIVEAWAY: Fill out the Google Form (<a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/RSVPChenMingChang\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/RSVPChenMingChang<\/a>) to receive your free ticket(s)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Embark on a deeply moving journey through two captivating documentaries that celebrate the rich, soulful rhythms of Asian music, culture, and history. Each story uncovers the heartbeat of a culture, the struggles and triumphs of its people, and the timeless melodies that highlight the enduring influence of Taiwan\u2019s musical legend, <strong>Chen Ming-Chang<\/strong>. It\u2019s an evening crafted to inspire, touch your heart, and unite us all through the transformative power of storytelling.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>On The Train<\/em> (2022) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>6:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Directed by Hsiao Chu-Chen, this powerful documentary takes you on a journey through Taiwan&#8217;s South-Link Railway, a critical but challenging route built through mountainous terrain. Spanning five years of filming, the film provides an intimate glimpse into the lives of railway workers. More than just a story of steel and stone, the film is a heartfelt tribute to a disappearing chapter of Taiwan\u2019s history, echoing the resilience and determination that are reflected in both the spirit of the workers and the music composer Chen Ming-Chang, whose melodies beautifully underscore the film.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Free Beats: The Musical Journey of Chen Ming Chang <\/strong><\/em><strong>(2023) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>8:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This documentary, directed by Lin Cheng-Sheng, takes us deep into the world of Chen Ming-Chang, the &#8220;Taiwanese Bob Dylan.&#8221; Following his evolution from Western rock influences to his dedication to reviving Taiwan\u2019s folk music traditions, this film tells the powerful story of a man who, through his music, bridges cultures, generations, and the personal struggles of a nation. 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