(08/08/23 Thursday, Houston, TX) ICVM top Award-winning movie Sight and world renowned Chinese American eye surgeon Dr. Ming Wang are coming to Houston from August 11 to 20, 10 days 14 shows. Movie Sight is scheduled to be released in theaters across American on October 27. Houstonians are for a real treat—first look before its lease. according Dr. Kate Wu, EdD, Sight Movie national tour and Houston tour coordinator.
The film is based on the autobiography “From Darkness to Sight” of Dr. Ming Wang, Harvard & MIT (MD, magna cum laude); PhD (laser physics), an ophthalmic surgeon who practices in Nashville TN. The amniotic membrane contact lens, which Dr. Wang has invented (and holds two U.S. patents), has been used by tens of thousands of eye doctors throughout the world in nearly every nation, and millions have had their eyesight restored.
“When facing discrimination and want for freedom from fear, all Americans, in particular Chinese Americans, have had a similar experience. Dr. Wang exemplified characters of perseverance, forgiveness and pursuit of serving others. Chinese Americans need to learn from African and Caucasian Americans to increase social influence on the main stream America and Sight will open new doors for Chinese Americans to relate to all Americans. We have been conducting a national pre-screening of the film Sight in American communities throughout the U.S. in recent months, which has received rave reviews and created a wave of excitement never been seen in this country about a Chinese American film! We are excited to able to bring this film to Houston.” said Dr. Wu.
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In IMDB site, below is the description of the film:
SIGHT, starring Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning Greg Kinnear and Terry Chen (Almost Famous, Falling), is based on the true story of Dr. Ming Wang, a poor Chinese immigrant, who defies all odds to become a world-renowned eye surgeon in the United States. Set in 1970's rural China, a young Ming faces persecution and despair at every turn, but through the support of his dedicated family and his own unwavering determination, he finds his way to America, attends Harvard and MIT and helps develop an innovative technology that restores sight in millions. Taking on the seemingly impossible challenge of helping a blind orphan, the resilient Dr. Wang must reconcile with his own traumatic past and face the harsh reality that the strength of his own will can only go so far. The schedule is attached.
To reach Dr. Wei Wu, wwu2005@gmail.com 713-502-5487
Chinese Baptist Church Pastor John Yang pastorjohn@cbchouston.org
Houston Chinese Church Pastor Zuxing Chen zuxingchen777@gmail.com
Community of faith church Bishop James Dixon jamesWDixon2@gmail.com
West University Baptist Church Ben Hays ben.hays@cityrise.org###
Dr. Wang will speak English at the following shows in Houston. Please scan the code on each poster to register.
- 8/11 6:00-9:30pm Pearland Chinese Church
