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200157 minPGdocumentary

The Chinatown Files

200157 minPGdocumentary

Seven individuals recount their experiences of being hunted, jailed, and targeted for deportation in America during the Cold War era.

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Seven individuals recount their experiences of being hunted, jailed, and targeted for deportation in America during the Cold War era.

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Amy Chendirector

Andrea Weiss

Andrea Weisswriter

Martin D. Toubwriter

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In the 1950s and 1960s, Chinese Americans faced intense scrutiny during the Cold War. Seven individuals recount their experiences of being hunted, jailed, and targeted for deportation by U.S. authorities. The Chinatown Files, a 57-minute documentary released in 2001, reveals stories that remained classified for over four decades. These accounts shed light on a dark chapter in American history and the impact on the Chinese American community.

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