Hollywood Chinese: The Chinese in American Film


1h 29m 2008

Brief Synopsis

A multi-faceted look at American cinema, from the early 1900s up to the present day, through the lens of the Chinese American experience, and through films from an industry that was often uninformed about issues regarding race, but at times surprisingly sensitive.

Film Details

Also Known As
Hollywood Chinese
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Interview
Release Date
2008

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 29m

Synopsis

A multi-faceted look at American cinema, from the early 1900s up to the present day, through the lens of the Chinese American experience, and through films from an industry that was often uninformed about issues regarding race, but at times surprisingly sensitive.

Film Details

Also Known As
Hollywood Chinese
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Interview
Release Date
2008

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 29m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States May 2, 2008

Released in United States May 30, 2008

Released in United States Spring May 2, 2008

Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (Special Screenings) November 1-11, 2007.

Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Real to Reel) September 6-15, 2007.

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Special Presentations) September 27-October 12, 2007.

35mm

color

rtg MPAA NONE

Released in United States May 2, 2008 (New York City)

Released in United States Spring May 2, 2008

Released in United States May 30, 2008 (Los Angeles)