The Story
To Climb a Gold Mountain
‘To Climb a Gold Mountain’ tells the stories of four women of Asian descent who lived in America from the 1850s to the present day. The women came from different backgrounds and lived dramatically different lives. Some of the women featured in the film, such as Anna May Wong, have reached success and fame. Still others, like Sing Ye, who lived in the 1800s and fought for freedom, are all but forgotten.
Each woman’s story represents a distinct theme of struggle and triumph, and ushers in the succeeding story leading up to the present time. Through these stories, the film tracks the progression, evolution and legacy of the immigrants in America as they integrate into the fabric of America.
Winner – Best Independent Programming
LA Area Emmy Awards
Climb a Gold Mountain Wins the Emmy Award
To Climb a Gold Mountain won the prestigious LA Area Emmy Award for Independent Programming. The award ceremony took place on Awards held at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre at the Saban Media Center. Variety magazine has listed the 69th LA Area Emmy Award Winners here.
For a recording of the of the ceremony, please click here (our category starts around timecode 1:23:15).
Winner -- Platinum Award
World Humanitarian Award
To Climb a Gold Mountain received the Platinum “World Humanitarian Award”. The World Humanitarian Awards was established to commemorate World Humanitarian Day initiated by the United Nations. The award was also given to film “An Open Door: Holocaust Haven in the Philippines” directed by Noel Izon. The award previous winners includes Nobel Peace Prize winner, Adolfo Pérez Esquive.
Radio film Review
“..So Inspiring and So Powerful..!”
Sam Yim Playing Sing Ye in To Climb a Gold Mountain
Writer, Author, and Radio Host Personality Janeane Bernstein called the film “.. unbelievable ..” and the story “..so inspiring and so powerful..” She interviewed Alex Azmi to talk about the film on her Show “Get the Funk Out” on KUCCI 88.9 KUCI (IrvineTo hear the full interview please click here.
Air Date on PBS-South Cal
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The film is also currently featured on the PBS front page of the PBS SoCal website: http://www.pbssocal.org/home/
Best Feature Documentary
Nomination - DisOrient Film Festival
The DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon 11th Annual anniversary took place in the lovely and charming city of Eugene, Oregon. The DisOrient Film Festival a social justice film festival dedicated with a great reputation and strong influence.
Winner: Best Feature Documentary
The Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood
The film was honored by receiving the Best Feature Documentary!! A screening of the film followed by Q&A Session with the filmmakers.
Film screening at the Los Angeles Cinema Film Festival, Hollywood.
Winner: Golden Award
International Film Festival
To Climb a Gold Mountain received the Golden Award from The International Film Festival.
The mission of the IFF is to promote filmmakers around the world in order to encourage intercultural dialogues and deeper understanding of the diversity of people and life.
AWARD
Congressional Recognition Certificate
“In Recognition of the Successful Completion of the Film. Your Extraordinary Dedication to Produce Such an Inspirational Documentary to Chronicle the Experience of American Chinese Experience is Truly Appreciated and Highly Commendable.”
Public Screenings
To Climb a Gold Mountain was screened at numerous public and civic centers in California. This includes the City of Los Angeles, City of Santa Monica, City of Folsom, City of San Marino, City of Oxnard, City of Monterey Park, and the City of Arcadia.
Private Screening, Asia Film House
London, England
Asia Film House is the leading pan-Asian organization in the UK, having build a reputation on extensive network, objectivity, and independence. Asia Film Festival had a private screening of To Climb a Gold Mountain, followed by Q&A with the filmmakers. Check out Asia Film House Website and YouTube Channel for the latest.
Broadcast Agreement
PBS South Cal
PBS Los Angeles has picked the film for broadcasting. We signed an agreement with them.
Private Screening
AAEO, Los Angeles
Attended by Congresswoman Judy Chu and the film’s cast and crew. The film received very positive reviews.
Women of the Mountain
Utah Valley University
Special Fund Raising Event
A special screening in the Utah Valley University, Salt lake to raise funds for the third annual conference “Women of Mountain.” Women of the Mountain is Conference sponsored by Utah Valley University, under the auspices of the United Nations’ Mountain Partnership Program.
