More than 100 film clips and interviews with prominent Chinese Americans illustrate the portrayal of Chinese characters in Hollywood from the 1900s to 2005.
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More than 100 film clips and interviews with prominent Chinese Americans illustrate the portrayal of Chinese characters in Hollywood from the 1900s to 2005.
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Arthur Dong interviews Nancy Kwan, a prominent figure in American cinema, to discuss the representation of Chinese Americans in film. "Hollywood Chinese" spans over a century, featuring clips from more than 100 films, including Ang Lee's "Brokeback Mountain" and the silent film "The Curse of Quon Gwon." The documentary includes insights from notable figures such as Bruce Lee and Justin Lin, addressing the roles of white actors in Asian portrayals and the evolution of Asian American cinema. It aired on PBS on May 27, 2009.
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- See interviews with Nancy Kwan and Bruce Lee.
- Find out about the first Asian American feature film.
- Watch clips from over 100 films spanning a century.
Did You Know
- The documentary includes clips from over 100 films.
- Arthur Dong directed this film, which was released in 2007.
- The Curse of Quon Gwon is considered the first feature film by an Asian American.
- Hollywood Chinese won Best Documentary at the 2007 Golden Horse Film Awards.
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Who directed the documentary Hollywood Chinese?
Hollywood Chinese was directed by Academy Award-nominated director Arthur Dong.
What year was Hollywood Chinese released?
Hollywood Chinese was released in 2007.
What notable awards did Hollywood Chinese win?
Hollywood Chinese won the Best Documentary award at the 2007 Golden Horse Film Awards.
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