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Summary
- Dr. Ming Wang’s inspiring journey from poverty-stricken Chinese immigrant to world-class eye surgeon is captured in the film
Sight
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Sight
stars Terry Chen as Dr. Wang (and Ben Wang as a young version of the doctor) and Greg Kinnear, and continues Angel Studios’ trend of inspiring biopics. - Dr. Wang’s philanthropic efforts through The Wang Foundation for Sight Restoration have helped patients globally, and he’s teaming with Angel Studios for the social campaign ‘I AM IN.’
With the new film Sight, the surprisingly successful Angel Studios continues to distribute biographical dramas about inspiring true stories and small heroes. Following the excellent Cabrini and Sound of Freedomfrom Alejandro Monteverde, Sight tells a moving true story of a Chinese immigrant who works to become a Harvard and MIT-educated eye surgeon whose innovations in the field have helped countless people regain their vision. You can watch a new clip above from the upcoming film, which hits theaters May 24 for Memorial Day Weekend, and read on for more information and to see the trailer.
The synopsis for Sight reads as follows:
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Sight
, starring Greg Kinnear (Little Miss Sunshine), as Misha Bartnovsky, Terry Chen (Jessica Jones, The Expanse),as Dr. Ming Wang, and Ben Wang (Sony Pictures’ new Karate Kid, American Born Chinese), as Young Ming Wang, follows the true story of Dr. Ming Wang, a Chinese immigrant who defies all odds to become a world-renowned eye surgeon. Drawing upon the grit and determination he gained from a turbulent uprising in his youth, Dr. Wang sets out to restore the sight of a blind orphan.”
Dr. Ming Wang, Harvard & MIT (MD, magna cum laude), PhD (laser physics), is a world-class cataract and LASIK eye surgeon, philanthropist, and community activist. He is the founding director of Wang Vision Institute and a Clinical Professor for Meharry Medical College, both in Nashville, TN. Sight is based on his autobiography, From Darkness to Sight. He has also published over 100 papers, including one in the world-renowned journal Nature, as well as 10 ophthalmic textbooks.
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Dr. Ming Wang and I AM IN
According to Angel Studios, Dr. Ming Wang has given back to the world in a big way. The Wang Foundation for Sight Restoration, a 501c(3) non-profit charity founded by Dr. Wang, has helped patients from over 40 states in the U.S. and 55 countries worldwide, with all sight restoration surgeries performed free-of-charge. As a co-founder of another 501c(3) non-profit organization, the Common Ground Network, Dr. Wang is dedicated to helping people find common ground and solutions to problems in order to achieve more success and happiness.
Dr. Wang and his story in Sight is inspiring a lot of positive, progressive action. Angel Studios has teamed up with B&B Theaters to help audiences with any sensory differences to still enjoy the film. As Paul Farnsworth, Executive Director of Communications and Content at B&B Theatres, says:
“Everyone deserves the chance to enjoy the magic of the movies, and we are working hard to create innovative and progressive solutions so that all guests feel welcome, accommodated, and comfortable when entering our facilities. These efforts include things like
free sensory backpacks, adult changing stations, Step n Wash stools, open captioning and sensory showtimes, nursing areas, and so much more
. We have created custom employee training pieces in conjunction with Kansas City Behavioral Health to help our team members with basic American Sign Language and Spanish.”
Additionally, Angel Studios and Dr. Wang have launched a social movement, ‘I AM IN,’ to encourage Chinese people to share their stories, because there are many more everyday heroes. “We believe that Hollywood needs to share more Chinese stories, and American society needs to celebrate the contributions of our Chinese neighbors,” said Dr. Wang. “Through the ‘I AM IN’ campaign, we hope to promote greater understanding and appreciation of the Chinese community in North America.”
You can find showtimes and get tickets for Sight at Angel Studios here.
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