Astonishing Little Feet reimagines a pivotal moment in East Asian American history, following Afong Moy, the first documented Chinese woman in the US, as she arrives in New York to promote a Chinese import business. The film probes the audience's fascination with her bound feet, challenging traditional notions of body horror by questioning who gets to define what is horrific and why.
Astonishing Little Feet
Astonishing Little Feet delves into a pivotal moment in East Asian American history, centering on Afong Moy, a 16-year-old Chinese woman who broke barriers as the first documented Chinese woman in the United States.
