About Autumn Gem

This project explores the extraordinary life of the Chinese revolutionary heroine and women’s rights activist Qiu Jin (1875 – 1907). During the reign of the last dynasty in China, Qiu Jin boldly challenged traditional gender roles and demanded equal rights and opportunities for women. At a time when women’s lives were often marked by repressive practices such as footbinding, arranged marriages, and denial of education, she envisioned a future where women would free themselves from the confines of tradition and emerge as strong and active citizens of a new and modern nation.

On this site, you can:

• Read more about the project
• Study the historical background of Qiu Jin’s time period
• Visit our Facebook page for Autumn Gem
• Watch a 2-minute teaser trailer of Autumn Gem: The Qiu Jin Project
• Learn how you can support Autumn Gem
• Find out about upcoming screenings around the country