Starring Jerry As Himself

Wednesday, November 6 - Thursday, November 21, 2024

 Wednesday, November 6 – Saturday, November 9 at 7:15 p.m.: Post-screening Q&As with director Law Chen, producer Jonathan Hsu, and subject/star Jerry Hsu.

Moderated by Dave O’Reilly on Wed 11/6; Eric Sze, Chef and Owner of 886 and Wenwen on Thurs 11/7; actor Bloom Li (Chang Can Dunk) on Fri 11/8; and actor Ben Wang (American Born Chinese) on Sat 11/9.

True crime meets spy thriller in this docufiction hybrid about a retired immigrant dad who stuns his family by revealing he’s been recruited as an undercover agent for the Chinese police. But when they decide to recreate the events on film, his sons discover a darker truth.

“Endearing, enigmatic, boundary busting.” — IndieWire

“What is revealed will leave you both infuriated and filled with compassion.” — Austin Chronicle

Previously screened as part of DOC NYC Selects Summer 2023

• Country USA
• Language English, Mandarin with English Subtitles
• Running Time 75 minutes
• Format DCP
• Distributor Greenwich Entertainment
• Director Law Chen
• Cast Jerry Hsu, Fang Du, Nick Bailey, Jesse Hsu, Jon Hsu

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