Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is the first-ever Marvel film starring Asian heroes, made by Asian filmmakers that celebrates the Asian culture. It is not only an exciting moment of recognition for the Asian community, but also a hugely important opportunity for Asian children to watch a film that proudly represents them.
Chicago Asian Network is joining the #ShangChi Challenge on GoFundMe along with our friends at Gold House for #GOLDOPEN to help send AAPI Youth in Chicago to go see the movie. We have partnered with Project Vision and Chinese Mutual Aid to help distribute tickets for this event
Our goal was to send 80 AAPI youth + chaperones from various AAPI youth organizations in Chicago. Thanks to donations from people across the country and from Goldhouse, we have tickets for over 200 AAPI Youth + chaperones to watch this monumental movie!
The AAPI youth can now grab the chance to get this opportunity by registering through this link or clicking the external link below.
In these crucial times, it is with utmost importance that our young generation feel to be seen. They deserve to see themselves represented on screen as strong, worthy, and as the superheroes that they are! Proper representation of different cultures is critically important for all children so that they understand that people of all colors and backgrounds are to be embraced and valued. The release of a blockbuster film like Marvel Studios' Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has the opportunity to make a powerful impact on the way that Asian children see themselves.
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