Join BAAM at The Gem for a Michelle Yeoh Film Series on Mondays at 6:00 pm throughout the Fall.

Monday, September 29th Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Monday, October 6th Memoirs of a Geisha

Monday, October 20th The Heroic Trio

Monday, November 3rd Everything Everywhere All at Once

This film series celebrates the extraordinary career of Michelle Yeoh, whose groundbreaking performances have redefined action cinema, expanded representation for Asian actors on the global stage, and showcased her versatility across genres—from martial arts epics to award-winning dramas. Through her roles, Yeoh has inspired generations of filmmakers and audiences, cementing her legacy as one of the most influential figures in contemporary film.

The film series will be dedicated to the memory of Linda Gamble, whose volunteerism, intelligence, and patience were vital to The Gem’s early success—a beloved part of our community and (yes!) the only one among us with a degree in film studies.

Ken Eisen, the Gem’s film booker extraordinaire, will introduce Michelle Yeoh in a very brief video before each film in the series. Ken is one of the founders of Railroad Square Cinema in Waterville and is the founder and programming director of the Maine International Film Festival. He was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award this past July at MIFF. It is really Ken’s work that brings fabulous content to The Gem’s screens. You’ll finally be able to place a face with the name!

Memoirs of a Geisha Film Synopsis: In the years before World War II, a penniless Japanese child is torn from her family to work as a maid in a geisha house.