Join us for this moderated case study presentation discussing the experience of the making of this MTV Documentary Films acquired documentary about the disappearance of Yingying Zhang, a 26-year-old Chinese student, who came to the U.S. for school.
**This film will not be shown at this program. We encourage attendees to watch the film on your own anytime before this panel. The film can be found on Pluto TV, Paramount+, MTV, or Prime Video. **
About the Film
Yingying Zhang, a 26-year-old Chinese student, comes to the U.S. to study. In her detailed and beautiful diaries, the aspiring young scientist and teacher is full of optimism, hoping to also be married and a mother someday. Within weeks of her arrival, Yingying disappears from the campus. Through exclusive access to Yingying’s family and boyfriend, Finding Yingying closely follows their journey as they search to unravel the mystery of her disappearance and seek justice for their daughter while navigating a strange, foreign country. But most of all, Finding Yingying is the story of who Yingying was: a talented young woman loved by her family and friends. Learn more about the film: https://www.findingyingying.com/
Program Panelist:
Jiayan "Jenny" Shi - Director / Producer / Cinematographer
This is an in-person event at The Hub at IFA Chicago:
Independent Film Alliance Chicago
2602 W. 16th Street 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60608