By Robert Stringfellow, July 30, 2023, Nashville Christian Family

9/7 Thurs 5:30pm, Freedom Ball will take place at Boone Ctr at Trevecca University, hosted by Drs. Ming Wang and Rice Broocks, featuring the film “Sight” (based on Dr. Wang’s autobiography “From Darkness to Sight”, co-starring Greg Kinnear). The film has recently won the biggest prize as the Best Picture at the 2023 50^th ICVM International Christian Film Award!

The proceeds of the Ball ($25/seat, $250/table of 10 seats, with ) go to the 501c(3) non-profit Wang Foundation for Sight Restoration (which to date has helped patients from over 40 states in the U.S. and 55 countries with all sight restoration surgeries performed free-of-charge. To RSVP for the Freedom Ball: Ella Morrissey (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 615-525-3314)

Schedule

Thursday, August 17, 2023
6:30 p.m. Film Screening
8:30 p.m. Discussion

The film Sight — starring Terry Chen (Almost Famous, Falling) and Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning Greg Kinnear — is based on the true story of Dr. Ming Wang, a poor Chinese immigrant who defied all odds by becoming a world-renowned eye surgeon in the United States. Sight will open nationally in theaters on October 27, 2023.

By Robert Stringfellow, June 2, 2023, Nashville Christian Family

Anthony D'Alessandro, Apr 13, 2023

EXCLUSIVE: Briarcliff Entertainment has taken domestic distribution rights to Sight starring Terry Chen (Almost Famous, Falling) and Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning Greg Kinnear (Little Miss Sunshine, As Good as It Gets). A wide theatrical release has been set for Oct. 27.

The pic, written and directed by Andrew Hyatt, is based on the true story of Dr. Ming Wang, a poor Chinese immigrant who defied all odds to become a world-renowned eye surgeon, restoring vision to tens of thousands. Pic traces Dr. Wang’s journey from a young boy growing up in 1970s China, to becoming one of the leading eye surgeons in America. He attended Harvard and MIT and developed an innovative technology that restored sight in millions.