Dhondup Wangchen the story of Prometheus, the God who defied the tyrant Zeus by giving the human race both fire and art, this production hopes to give a voice to those currently being silenced or endangered by modern-day oppressors". A coalition of human rights and Tibetan activist groups calling for Dhondup Wangchen's release held a rally in New York City's Times Square on 9 March 2012, the day before Tibetan Uprising Day. Speakers included Dhondup Wangchen's wife Lhamo Tso as well as poet-activist Tenzin Tsundue. Excerpts from "Leaving Fear Behind" were shown on a twelve-foot video screen beneath the Xinhua Jumbotron. In
Chained Heat release the film came under fire heavily from critics for its sexism and from gay rights activists for negative and stereotypical portrayals of lesbians as being violent and predatory. "Chained Heat" 's current rating on Rotten Tomatoes is 56% positive reviews. "Chained Heat" was produced for $950,000. The film was nominated for two Razzie Awards including Worst Actress for Blair and won Worst Supporting Actress for Danning. "Chained Heat" (Uncut and remastered edition) was released in 2011 as a DVD Women In Prison box set with "Red Heat" (1985) and "Jungle Warriors" (1984). In 1993 the sequel "Chained Heat II",