I'm Not An Activist
documentary short film
In response to brutal anti-Asian attacks, a group of New Yorkers take matters into their own hands by founding Dragon Combat Club to defend their lives and protect their community.
DEBUT: 'I'M NOT AN ACTIVIST' IS A DISQUIETING MASTERPIECE' - A Hot Set
"A film by the community, for the community" - CineVue
New York club empowers AAPIs with self-defense in new film - AsAmNews
"An excellent short doc film to watch and be inspired by" - FirstShowing.Net
Produced by Dan Chen, Millicent Cho, Ien Chi
Directed by Dan Chen
Edited by Ien Chi
Cinematography by Philips Shum
Sound Design by Xiao Hou
Graphics and Title Design by Joyce N. Ho
An Escape from Plan A Production
in association with Nourish Creative
Poster design by Joyce N. Ho
premiere photos by Yasmeen Enahora, Chris Jesu Lee, and me