The Black-Bearded Barbarian of Taiwan The unique and uplifting saga of Canadian missionary George Leslie Mackay on the island of Taiwan, an uninvited intruder who overcame isolation and prejudice to become a beloved native son of an utterly foreign land. Filmed on location in the spectacular mountain scenery of Taiwan, the 60-minute film features dramatic re-enactments of Mackay’s life and career, rare archival images, interviews with leading experts on Mackay’s role in church, Chinese and Canadian history, and visits to the educational and medical institutions founded by Mackay in the 19th century that still play a pivotal role in Taiwanese society today. Produced and directed by Susan Papp and written by Allen Abel, “The Black-Bearded Barbarian” is a sensitive and compelling portrait of a man, an era, and the birth of what it means to be Canadian in a vast and challenging world. Languages: Mandarin and English Information on how to purchase a copy of this documentary is available at www.postmod.ca