The Monkey King Is A Girl

SCREENING EXCLUSIVE TO FILMSLAM (GRADES 5-12 ONLY)Tired of being relegated to stereotypical roles, actress Sun Guo devises a plan to audition for the male role of the Monkey King. To her surprise, the female director casts her in the part. As the pressure from the producer intensifies, Sun finds herself increasingly immersed in the role, struggling to meet expectations. However, her hard work is ultimately shattered by an act of patriarchal violence at the opening banquet. In a decisive moment, Sun chooses to confront the injustice head-on, raising her golden staff and striking with all her strength.