My Yang Gang Diary

I enjoyed watching the documentary My Yang Gang Diary. Not knowing how canvassing goes in political campaigns, I found this documentary very educational. The passion of the people who supported Andrew Yang and their volunteering activities was impressive. Yang's campaign slogan "Not Left, Not Right, but Forward" is so right on. I found it fascinating that the filmmaker Ching Juhl quit her college teaching job, and became a Yang Gang member.

The interviews from supporters of Andrew Yang were interesting and they were well presented. I was surprised to learn that the whole documentary was shot on an iPhone. It looks great and I strongly recommend it!

Filmmaker Ching Juhl understood what today's political leaders are calling for in the last 2020 Presidential campaign: the importance of ordinary citizens joining to do something and contribute to making a difference if they are not satisfied with how the current administration is doing. With the passionate following of Andrew Yang's presidential run, Ching Juhl gives an intimate window into the canvassing process.

Beautifully shot on an iPhone, Juhl invites the viewer to join her "Yang Gang" followers' behind-the-scenes look, emphasizing Yang's "Not Left, not Right, but Forward! Humanity first" agenda. The interesting, eclectic soundtrack adds much to this powerful film.

What I liked about the movie is that is not so much about the content of the political ideas, but mostly gives a very good impression on how 'normal people' help to promote their favorite party. I think that insight is what makes this documentary really unique. For me, as a non US citizen it is a rare chance to see this and have the feeling I am living along with this group of people. The documentary also provides some new glimpses on lesser known (from movies) areas. I was so suprised that everything is so straight in America that it looks like all the streets have been designed with a ruler. Never thought about how many curves and circles my own city has, as I am kind of used to that. There was one scene that I rewatched as to my surprise even the American snow and clowds seemed to have a sharp edge. That was probably a coincidence, but I loved how that came into the movie. Mostly I see that this is a unique document about individuals that seem to share one big connection. Probably sociologists or antropologist will love to watch this. Looking forward to your interview with mister Yang. Great job Ching!

My Yang Gang Diary is an excellent documentary showing the devotion and enthusiasm of the Yang Gangs for the presidential campaign of Andrew Yang. I have learned a lot on the process of canvassing and how much work the campaign requires!

The editing is painstakingly done to tell a story seamlessly throughout the film. I love the music soundtracks which range from classical music, jazz, pop, R&B to world music.

What is amazing and surprising is that Ching captured the yearlong campaign with an iPhone! This documentary demonstrates that storytelling is more important than how fancy one's equipment is. The images are sharp and the audio is excellent.

My Yang Gang Diary is a personal and grassroots movement story which not only inspired me but extremely educational. Thank you, Ching, for sharing your story!!

This is a unique documentary about election canvassing and presidential primaries in America, fighting relentlessly against the odds and battling against all kinds of difficulties on the way (coldness, tiredness, despair, even physical injuries). Through a very personal lens, we get to experience and feel the extraordinary life of ordinary political activists; the journey is as much about supporting a candidate as building a strong camaraderie and dreaming together large and high that we can change things... If you happen to feel depressed by the current state of political affairs, then this movie is the perfect fix... Watch it and you may start to feel that it is time for you too to get on your feet and change things ...