Re:Orientations
Originally released in 2016. Re:Orientations is a documentary film. directed by Richard Fung. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In 1984, Richard Fung released his seminal first documentary Orientations: Lesbian and Gay Asians. Featuring 14 women and men in Toronto of South, East and Southeast Asian backgrounds, Orientations was the first documentary to explore the experiences and perspectives of queer Asians in North America. Capturing pivotal moments in Toronto’s history, it presents an intimate portrait of the texture of gay live and politics at that time. Re:Orientations revisits seven of the original participants as they see anew the footage of their younger selves, and reflect on their lives and all that has changed over the intervening three decades. Their interviews are deepened and contextualized by conversations with six younger queer and trans activists, scholars and artists.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 28, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Re:Orientations about?
In 1984, Richard Fung released his seminal first documentary Orientations: Lesbian and Gay Asians. Featuring 14 women and men in Toronto of South, East and Southeast Asian backgrounds, Orientations...
Who directed Re:Orientations?
Re:Orientations was directed by Richard Fung.
How long is Re:Orientations?
Re:Orientations has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was Re:Orientations released?
Re:Orientations was released on May 28, 2016 in theaters.