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Late Life: The Chien-Ming Wang Story

Directed by Frank W Chen

November 3 / Taiwan, USA / 2018 / Documentary, Sport / 99 mins / English, Mandarin Chinese / Colour / Vancouver Premiere

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BUNDLE DOCUMENTARY SERIES

Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
November 2, 2018 5:00 pm

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Program 5: Documentary Series: Late Life: The Chien-Ming Wang Story

Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
November 3, 2018 1:00 pm

Description

Late Life: The Chien-Ming Wang Story is a feature length documentary following the latter years of Wang’s professional baseball career. The first and only Taiwanese player for the New York Yankees, Chien-Ming Wang held many titles: American League Wins Leader, World Series Champion, Olympian, Time 100 Most Influential, and The Pride of Taiwan. A poignant account of his life as told by those closest to him, examining his roles as an international player, a father, a son, and a national icon. It is the story of a man who is unwilling to give up and unable to let go.


Director's Bio

Frank W. Chen is a Taiwanese-Canadian filmmaker, architectural designer, and musician based in New York City. Late Life: The Chien-Ming Wang Story marked his directorial debut.


Credits

Writers: Hui-Chuan Chan, Wen-Hao Winston Chou
Producers: Frank W Chen, Hai-Tao Wu, Brian Yang
Featuring: Chien-Ming Wang


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Dates & Times

Precedes:
BUNDLE DOCUMENTARY SERIES

Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
November 2, 2018 5:00 pm

Precedes:
Program 5: Documentary Series: Late Life: The Chien-Ming Wang Story

Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
November 3, 2018 1:00 pm