Today at Asia Society, an early screening  of “The Lady” was playing. A friend posted the preview on my Facebook so I knew I had to check it out if I had a chance. Once I clicked on the website, the tickets were already out so I thought I’d tried to get into the screening with hopes of stand-by tickets. As I arrived at Asia Society on Park Ave, the stand-by line wasn’t long so I thought I had a shot.I called my friend and she met me on line as well.  As the minutes went by, more and more people started to stand in line. The screening was set for 2:30pm and by 2:15pm if people didn’t pick up their tickets, the stand-by people would be able to get in.

It was nearly 2:40pm when the stand-by ticket line decided to inch forward and they said they would only be able to accommodate 8 people for the screening. People started to leave, but I decided to stick it out and waited a bit longer.  After the first 8 people, they allowed 6 more people in and I was right at the cut-off point and I was so sad! I tried to convince our way through by suggesting perhaps we could stand for the screening. The manager apologized and as we were going to head out, I decided to stay a bit longer and I saw him usher the 3 people who were behind me in the line downstairs and I ran after him. I almost screamed at him telling him that we were in front of them. We stood our ground and FINALLY got in! We had to stand for two hours but totally worth it.

“The Lady” tells the extraordinary story about Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese democracy leader and winner of the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize. Aung is considered an icon for the progression of Burmese democracy. She was unjustly detained by the government of Myanmar (Burma) and was under house arrest for 15 year.  Aung is seen as a beacon of hope and courageous against everything she has encountered. The film focuses on Aung’s love story with Michael Aris among the political aspect of her legacy. This is one film that you should not miss if you’re interested in getting an idea of what happened in Myanmar. Michelle Yeoh and David Thewlis is amazing in this movie. It is great to see an Asian female given a strong role in such a moving story about courage,independence and passion.

Side note: Look for the film in theater during Feburary and Aung San Suu Kyi actually was released from her house arrest in November 2010. It has been a year since her release and a great time for this movie to be release to the public.

Check out the trailer: The Lady-Michelle Yeoh

IMBD: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1802197/

 

(autographed poster)

(Q&A session)

 

(Got a photo with Michelle Yeoh)

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