'Mardi Gras : Made In China' To Be Shown At Vermilionville January 26

Join Vermilionville for a free monthly cultural film series, Les Vues, on the last Monday of each month. Each viewing begins at 630 PM in Vermilionville’s Performance Center. The series is curated by filmmakers and enthusiasts from around the state and occasionally from the rest of the country.

A range of features will be screened and each will be followed by an open discussion between the audience and the curator. On January 26^th, the documentary Mardi Gras: Made In China will be screened. Curated by Mr. John Sharp, the film follows the path of Mardi Gras beads from the streets of New Orleans to the disciplined factories of Fuzhou, China, where teenage girls live and sew beads together day and night. Directed by David Redmon, the film mixes curiosity with comedy by exploring how the toxic products directly affect the people who make and use them. The film contains some scenes that may not be suitable for younger viewers.

Admission is free, but a suggested $5 donation will go towards screening and curating costs. Refreshments will be available. For more details visit Vermilionville.org or call (337) 233-4077.

If you can't make it to Vermilionville, you can rent or buy it from itunes.