What we learned through making the film “Sight” that may be beneficial to Chinese Americans who also want to sharetheir stories

Ming Wang, Harvard & MIT (MD); UMD (PhD, laser physics)

I was born in Hangzhou, China in 1960, and later suffered through the Cultural Revolution.However, I waseventuallyfortunateto be accepted into the University of Science and Technology of China in 1978 and in 1982, I came to Americawith only $50 to my name. I obtained a PhD in laser physics from the University of Maryland and an MD (magna cum laude) from a joint program through Harvard Medical School and MIT. The film “God’s Not Dead” featured my journey of becoming a Christian. In 1997, I was recruited as the director of Vanderbilt University Laser Sight Center and in 2002, I established Wang Vision Institute. The following year, Wang Foundation for Sight Restoration was created to help blind orphan children and other charity patients from around the world. I have published 10 textbooks on various laser eye surgeries, and I have performed over 55,000 procedures (including on over 4,000 doctors).The amniotic membrane contact lens, which I invented and later donated its patents to the world, has become a $5 billion per year technology that has transformed the world, with millions of patients being helped.

By Michael Foust, Jan. 14, 2025, Crosswalk.com

A decade ago, it was difficult to find quality faith-based entertainment. Today, though, such options are seemingly endless. 

Christian titles are available on platforms like Netflix and Prime Video, alongside dedicated faith-based streaming services. Meanwhile, Christian titles arrive almost every month in theaters.

And despite what you may have heard, the best films in this genre can stand up to the best of mainstream entertainment. Everything in the faith genre has leveled up -- the storytelling, the production quality, the performances. Today’s faith-based movies are light years ahead of yesteryear’s. 

Compiling a best-of list is always difficult. For starters, you have to ask: What is a Christian film? For this compilation, we’re using a straightforward definition: a movie with strong Christian themes. It also needs to be generally family-friendly. To keep it simple, this list only includes movies released in theaters. 

Here are the 12 best Christian movies of 2024, in alphabetical order.

By Robert Stringfellow, Nashville Christian Family

Dr. Ming Wang, Harvard & MIT (MD, magna cum laude); PhD (laser physics), Director of Wang Vision Institute and the subject of the movie “Sight” (angel.com/sight), has announced today that a FREE link to the movie Sight is now available to all:

https://www.drmingwang.com/about/movie-sight.html

“Sight” tells the story of a Chinese American immigrant Dr. Ming Wang, Harvard & MIT (MD, magna cum laude); PhD (laser physics), and his sight foundation’s work in helping blind orphan children from around the world and in finding common ground between faith and science by developing amniotic membrane contact lens which has helped millions.  

LINK to a path of success, On MCAT preparation by Dr. Ming Wang, Harvard & MIT (MD)

Many years ago, Dr. Ming Wang, Harvard & MIT (MD, magna cum laude); UMD (PhD, laser physics), the subject of the film “Sight” (FREE link: https://www.drmingwang.com/about/movie-sight.html), came to the classroom of Princeton Review of Nashville, on the invitation of its director Mr. Wade McKinney, to speak to students about preparation for MCAT. MCAT stands for Medical College Admission Test, which is regarded as the single most important exam for medical school application in the US today. Upon hearing about Dr. Wang's own success in MCAT and his years of experience in teaching MCAT at Stanley Kaplan Educational Center, Mr. McKinney decided to invite Dr. Wang to speak to the students who are preparing for the exam through the Princeton Review Nashville system.

"The most important thing that I want to share with you today is the concept of linking", Dr. Wang began his lecture. In late 1980's, with almost no pre-med course preparation and minimal extracurricular activities, Dr. Wang studied for MCAT himself and achieved full scores in all science subjects and an overall MCAT score ranked in the top 0.001% in US that year. He admitted to both of the top two medical schools in the U.S., Harvard Medical School and Johns Hopkins. Partly due to the racial discrimination that he experienced at Hopkins in his medical school application process (a story was described in his autobiography “From Darkness to Sight” and also told in the film “Sight” (FREE link: https://www.drmingwang.com/about/movie-sight.html), he went to Harvard and MIT joint program and in 1991 graduated with MD magna cum laude from Harvard and MIT with a graduation thesis that won the first place of Harvard Medical School that year.

By  Crystal Thornton, Jan. 16, 2025. Klove.com

Dr. Ming Wang is a Harvard and MIT graduate and one of the few laser eye surgeons in the world who holds a doctorate degree in laser physics. The film "Sight," the first generation Chinese-American immigrant film in American mainstream media, is based on Dr. Wang's autobiography "From Darkness to Sight." 

As a teenager, he fought poverty and hardship in China and came to America with only $50 in his pocket and knew very few English words. But he saw nothing but opportunity and earned two doctorate degrees, one in laser physics and one in medicine. He graduated with the highest honors from Harvard Medical School and MIT Magna Cum Laude. 

by Dr. Ming Wang, Dec. 5, 2024.

Click here to view the presentation.

By Robert Stringfellow, Dec. 2, 2024. Nashville Christian Families

Dr. Ming Wang (the subject of the movie “Sight” (angel.com/sight) 25^th  book, “Shi Ban Gong Bei (How to accomplish double in half of the time!) – 77 Pearls of Business Wisdom” has been widely and well received. He has been conducting a monthly Shi Ban Gong Bei zoom, on the 3^rd Wed 7:30pm CT and the next one is 12/18 Wed 7:30pm CT (563 211 2348 (0524 2024))! RSVP drwang@wangvisioninstitute.com

“This book can improve your efficiency 10 folds, i.e., up to 1,000%”, Dr. Wang explained, who is a world-renowned laser vision surgeon and a Harvard & MIT graduate (MD, magna cum laude) and is one of the few laser vision surgeons in the world today who holds a doctorate degree in laser physics. He explains why the SBGB book can help you improve your efficiency 10 times.

The producer for the biopic about the ubiquitous Nashville eye surgeon had hoped for $10 million in ticket sales over Memorial Day weekend

Brad SChmitt, Nashville Tennessean, May 29, 2024.

Movie poster for Sight, a 2024 topic about Nashville eye surgeon Ming Wang, set for May 24 release.

A Hollywood adaptation of Nashville eye surgeon Ming Wang's story grossed $3.5 million in its opening weekend, according to several movie industry trade organizations.

The movie "Sight" — released by independent inspirational-movie house Angel Studios — fell short of producer David Fischer's hopes for $10 million in ticket sales for its first three days out.

Dr. Ming Wang’s Book On “Shi Ban Gong Bei (How To Accomplish Double In Half Of The Time) – 77 Pearls Of Business Wisdom” Published!

By Rober Stringfellow, Nov. 4, 2024, Nashville Christian Family

Dr. Ming Wang (the subject of the movie “Sight” (angel.com/sight) has just published his 23^rd book, “Shi Ban Gong Bei (How to accomplish double in half of the time!) – 77 Pearls of Business Wisdom”.

Click the link for a zoom presentation by Dr. Ming Wang, Harvard & MIT (MD), subject of the film “Sight” (angel.com/sight)

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE | October 11, 2024 | In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, the need for effective productivity strategies has never been greater. Traitmarker Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of Shi Ban Gong Bei: Seventy-Seven Pearls of Business Wisdom by acclaimed eye surgeon and philanthropist Dr. Ming Wang.

Drawing from ancient Chinese philosophy and a lifetime of personal and professional achievements, Dr. Wang reveals the transformative power of Shi Ban Gong Bei, which translates to "accomplishing twice the work in half the time." This time-tested approach to maximizing efficiency and minimizing wasted effort has guided successful leaders for centuries—and now, Dr. Wang brings its wisdom to readers worldwide in this captivating and practical guide.

Through seventy-seven essential pearls of wisdom, Dr. Wang guides readers on a journey of self-discovery, time management, and strategic decision-making. Each lesson is designed to help entrepreneurs, executives, and aspiring leaders achieve their goals with greater speed and precision, all while staying true to the principles of personal integrity and authenticity. 

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Antoinette Datoc, also known as The Dancing Housewife

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We were lucky to catch up with Ming Wang recently and have shared our conversation below.

Ming, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Was there a defining moment in your professional career? A moment that changed the trajectory of your career?

As depicted in the film “Sight” (angel.com/sight, based on my autobiography “From Darkness to Sight”), I was doing research to reduce corneal scar in my blind orphan child Kajal. I wanted to do research on fetus (who does not scar) but I also want to protect life. I got stuck. They say there is no common ground between faith and science. Is that really true? I prayed to God, asking if there is a common ground between faith and science. I was working with other scientists at the time, and felt that God was pointing us to use the placenta and amniotic sac (which used to surround all of us before birth) thinking that amniotic membrane could contain the secret of fetal scarless healing. I developed amniotic membrane contact lens and got the U.S. patents. When I put the amniotic membrane contact lens onto injured eyes, indeed miracle happened: scar is much reduced and eyesight restored. I then recognized that I really develop the amniotic membrane contact lens, since I did not invent the placenta, and nor amniotic membrane. God it. He has given me a precious opportunity to get a glimpse of part of His original creation. The credit goes to Him. I decided to donate the amniotic membrane contact lens technology to the world by putting the patent online and went to many different countries and pro bono taught over 10,000 eye doctors how to use the technology. Today, amniotic membrane contact lens technology is a $5 billion dollar industry. Doctors from nearly every nation are using it and millions of patients have had eyesight restored. The film “Sight” (angel.com/sight) is about the story of invention of this remarkable technology that has transformed the world. Even though in the process, I did make a cent, I feel that God is really the one who has invented it. I have just discovered a part of His original creation. The credit goes to Him!

By Robert Stringfellow, Nashville Christian Family, July 4th, 2024.

The film “Sight” can now be viewed at home following the steps below:

1. Click “angel.com/sight” (VERY IMPORTANT: Please use “angel.com/sight”, NOT “angel.com”);

2. Angel guild membership starts at $12/mo, join and become one of the 350,000 guild members!

3. Watch “Sight” (AND all other Angel movies) at home for FREE!

Dr. Wang joined His Glory on Take FiVe, click here to visit the episode.

Dr. Ming Wang is a Harvard & MIT (MD, magna cum laude); PhD (laser physics),and is one of the few laser eye surgeons in the world today who holdsa doctorate degree in laser physics. The film “Sight” is based on Dr. Wang’s autobiography “From Darkness to Sight,” co-starring Greg Kinnear.As a teenager, Ming fought poverty and hardship in China and came toAmerica with only $50 and earned two doctorate degrees, one in laserphysics and one in medicine, and graduated with the highest honorsfrom...

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