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Stony Brook Film Festival, Closing Night – MAO'S LAST DANCER

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MAO'S LAST DANCER

East Coast Premiere—Australia—117 minutes. Directed by Bruce Beresford. Written by Jan Sardi. Based on the autobiography of Li Cunxin. With Chi Cao, Bruce Greenwood, Kyle MacLachlan, Joan Chen, and Amanda Schull. 

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From the Academy Award nominated director Bruce Beresford (Driving Miss Daisy, Tender Mercies) comes the inspiring true story of Li Cunxin and his extraordinary journey from poverty to international stardom. Mao's Last Dancer weaves a moving tale about the quest for freedom and the courage it takes to live your own life. The film poignantly captures the intoxicating effects of first love and celebrity. Li Cunxin is played by Birmingham Royal Ballet dancer turned actor, Chi Cao.

Produced by Jane Scott. Director of Photography: Peter James. Closing Night screening courtesy of Samuel Goldwyn Films.

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