When exiled musician and director Ngawang Choephel returned to his native Tibet in 1995 to record folk songs indigenous to his country, he was arrested by Chinese authorities and sent to prison for 18 years. Choephel’s story sets the stage for this heartbreaking journey into the past fifty years of cultural repression inside the Chinese-controlled state, told through the rich and fascinating history of traditional Tibetan folk music. From the early days of the Chinese invasion to the Dalai Lama's flight into exile in 1959, the Sundance-prized Tibet in Song is a compelling look at a country willing to fight for the existence of its unique cultural heritage.

Followed by a special musical performance and Q&A hosted by Mervon Mehta, Executive Director of Performing Arts at The Royal Conservatory.

In partnership with The Royal Conservatory

Tickets: $17 (Members: $8, $6, Free)

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Music on Film: Inspiring music docs from around the world come together with special guest musical performances curated by The Royal Conservatory.