Six Chinese men survived the sinking of the Titanic, but were deported from the United States within 24 hours of their arrival in New York.
“The untold story of RMS Titanic's Chinese survivors.”
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Six Chinese men survived the sinking of the Titanic, but were deported from the United States within 24 hours of their arrival in New York.
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Synopsis
Arthur Jones directed The Six, a documentary focused on the six Chinese survivors of the RMS Titanic. On April 15, 1912, these men escaped the sinking ship while facing discrimination upon arriving in New York. Within 24 hours, they were detained and deported under the Chinese Exclusion Act. The film investigates their journeys and the historical context of anti-Chinese immigration policies in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It features interviews with descendants, offering insights into their families' experiences.
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Why Watch
- Meet the six Chinese Titanic survivors.
- Find out how they were treated after the disaster.
- See parallels with modern anti-Asian racism.
Did You Know
- Eight Chinese male passengers were aboard the Titanic, only six survived.
- Four of the survivors escaped on the same lifeboat as J. Bruce Ismay.
- The six survivors were deported within 24 hours of arriving in New York.
- Only 16% of other third-class men survived the Titanic sinking.
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How many Chinese survivors were there from the Titanic?
There were six Chinese survivors from the RMS Titanic.
What happened to the Chinese survivors after the Titanic sank?
Upon arrival in New York, the six Chinese men were held at the border and deported within 24 hours.
Who directed the documentary The Six?
The documentary The Six was directed by Arthur Jones.
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