Join us to celebrate our fifth year of screening Asian documentary films in Pittsburgh! All films are open to the public and are free of charge.

Saturday, February 23, 2103 at 2:00 p.m.
China Unreeled: All in This Tea (2007) and Chinese Tea Tasting Event
Co-sponsored by the Confucius Institute at the University of Pittsburgh

Few people know the fascinating history of tea growing and making. This intriguing documentary aims to change that by following renowned tea importer David Lee Homan as he scours the far-flung corners of China to find the richest teas on earth. Tea making is an art and tradition that goes back generations in the East, and Homan makes it his goal to bring to the rest of the world the exquisite teas produced by struggling small farmers. This film will be accompanied by a tea tasting featuring Chinese teas and dessert after the screening.
(English and Mandarin with English subtitles, 54 minutes)

Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
Cities Unreeled: Urbanized (2011)
Co-sponsored by the Global Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh and the World Afairs Council of Pittsburgh

Urbanized is about the design of cities, which looks at the issues and strategies behind urban design and features some of the world’s foremost architects, planners, policymakers, builders, and thinkers. More than half the world’s population now lives in an urban area, and 75% will call a city home by 2050. But while some cities are experiencing explosive growth, others are shrinking. The challenges of balancing housing, mobility, public space, civic and economic development, and environmental policy are fast becoming universal concerns. Yet much of the dialogue on these issues is disconnected from the public domain. Who is allowed to shape our cities, and how do they do it? Unlike many other fields of design, cities aren’t created by any one specialist or expert. There are many contributors to urban change, including ordinary citizens who can have a great impact improving the cities in which they live. By exploring a diverse range of urban design projects around the world, Urbanized frames a global discussion on the future of cities. The film will be followed by a discussion on urban design in Pittsburgh and around the world. (English and other languages with English subtitles, 82 minutes)

About the Series
Open to the public.
Location: Winchester Thurston School, 555 Morewood Avenue, Shadyside.
Screenings will be held in the Hilda Willis Room, Upper School building.
Free parking is available in Winchester Thurston’s driveways and parking lots, or on the surrounding streets.

Directions on Google Maps

Inclement weather cancellation notices will be posted on the Winchester Thurston School Hotline at 412-578-7534.

Information: 412-578-7500 ext. 5080 or asiaunreeled@winchesterthurston.org