Upcoming Screening
Beyond Visibility: Taiwan Trilogy Screening
Date: Feb 01, Feb 08, Feb 15, 2026
Time: 1: 30 PM
Location: Cinemark Lincoln Square Cinemas and IMAX
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🙈 What does it mean to be indispensable to the world, yet politically unseen?
Beyond Visibility is a three-part film screening series that examines Taiwan’s global significance, democratic resilience, and the escalating security risks it faces today. Through documentary and drama, these films reveal how Taiwan sits at the center of global supply chains, geopolitical tension, and an ongoing fight for recognition.
This special program brings together three acclaimed works for audiences in the Greater Seattle area: Zero Day Attack (零日攻擊), A Chip Odyssey (造山者－世紀的賭注), and Invisible Nation (看不見的國家).
Each screening is followed by filmmaker Q&A, offering rare, behind-the-scenes insight into the stories behind the headlines. Zero Day Attack features an in-person Q&A, and A Chip Odyssey and Invisible Nation are accompanied by live online director Q&As.
Featured guests include Lin Jin-Chang (林錦昌), executive producer of Zero Day Attack; Cheng Hsin-Mei (鄭心媚), showrunner of Zero Day Attack; Janet Hsieh (謝怡芬), cast member of Zero Day Attack; Hsiao Chu-Chen (蕭菊貞), director of A Chip Odyssey; and Vanessa Hope, director of Invisible Nation.
Together, these films invite audiences to look beyond visibility and confront why Taiwan’s story matters to all of us.
Past Screening
Strings of Legacy: The Journey of A Poetic Music Legend
Embark on a deeply moving journey through two captivating documentaries that celebrate the rich, soulful rhythms of Asian music, culture, and history. Each story uncovers the heartbeat of a culture, the struggles and triumphs of its people, and the timeless melodies that highlight the enduring influence of Taiwan’s musical legend, Chen Ming-Chang. It’s an evening crafted to inspire, touch your heart, and unite us all through the transformative power of storytelling.
Film Details
1. On The Train (2022)
Directed by Hsiao Chu-Chen, this powerful documentary takes you on a journey through Taiwan's South-Link Railway, a critical but challenging route built through mountainous terrain. Spanning five years of filming, the film provides an intimate glimpse into the lives of railway workers.
More than just a story of steel and stone, the film is a heartfelt tribute to a disappearing chapter of Taiwan’s history, echoing the resilience and determination that are reflected in both the spirit of the workers and the music composer Chen Ming-Chang, whose melodies beautifully underscore the film.
2. Free Beats: The Musical Journey of Chen Ming Chang (2023)
This documentary, directed by Lin Cheng-Sheng, takes us deep into the world of Chen Ming-Chang, the "Taiwanese Bob Dylan." Following his evolution from Western rock influences to his dedication to reviving Taiwan’s folk music traditions, this film tells the powerful story of a man who, through his music, bridges cultures, generations, and the personal struggles of a nation.
His work is a living testament to the strength of music in preserving cultural identity and shaping the collective spirit of Taiwan.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the extraordinary journey of Chen Ming-Chang and his lasting impact on both Taiwan’s cultural landscape and the Asian music scene.