The Dark History of the Chinese Exclusion Act
In 1882, the United States Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act, the law that restricted immigration based explicitly on nationality. In practice, the Act banned entry to anyone who was Chinese.
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In 1882, the United States Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act, the law that restricted immigration based explicitly on nationality. In practice, the Act banned entry to anyone who was Chinese.
Rudi and Stane are best friends. They work in a factory together and help each other out in everyday life. One day the workers get upset by the news that their employers want to cancel their right to a lunch break. The t
A couple of Sunday school teachers invite Chinese laundry workers to their session. In return the Chinese invite them to an opium den, where the devout schoolmarms quickly abandon their morals!
Chinese for Affirmative Action is a recipient of the San Francisco Community Leadership Award for being "a champion against discrimination and for advancing systemic change for a racially just society. With its foundatio
Epic China is a composite image, a reflection of Simonova's impressions, based on the Chinese epic, as well as numerous sketches and drawings the artist made during her travels. A beautiful performance in sand animation
This program has been designed as a first step towards discovering the many benefits of Tai Chi, exploring its physical movements and deep-seated philosophy that can improve everyone's quality of life.
This film documents the large-scale migration of Chinese to California during the Gold Rush of the 1850s and the central role that these immigrants played in developing the American West by building the first Transcontin
Beautifully filmed in Canada and China's Guangdong province, From C to C is a moving, cinematic tapestry of Chinese Canadian stories of migration. Contrasting the historical injustices faced by Chinese migrants to Canada
It is an action by hero of the world bank SUPERBANK, where the character becomes increasingly close to humanity and their tragedy, making a radical decision in his existence: to betray the world banking dynasty and its f
A Chinese Farm Wife gives us a peek into the life of Mrs. Li, a Taiwanese woman whose husband is a salaried factory worker. Along with the help of her eldest daughter and her neighbors, Mrs. Li runs their 3-acre farm, cu
The Ta'ang or Palaung people, an ethnic minority living in the mountainous area between Myanmar's Kokang region and China's Yunnan province, have historically suffered many forced migrations due to war. When their surviv
In China at the turn of the 20th century, there was a rebel group called the Society of the Harmonious Fist, otherwise known as Boxers. They attacked Westerners and any Chinese who associated with Westerners. In this sho
Centered on the wealthy Yang family during the Japanese Occupation, the film shows the wartime clash between colonials, collaborators, and resistance forces. Filled with intrigue, betrayal and sacrifice, the issues of cl
Jade, a foreign exchange student, gets cut off from her boyfriend and goes through trials during her last semester of college, leading to revelations and new relationships.
In a Chinese prison yard every week, Ding Yu, a beautiful TV journalist sits face to face with a convicted criminal. They discuss his crime, his kids, his hopes, his ambitions. Her camera crew captures it all. But these
The short documentary presents the difference between North and South China and also presents footage from several Chinese cities.
Chinese Geese in Orkney.
In his debut special from Executive Producer Kevin Hart, actor and comedian Chinedu Unaka effortlessly weaves together stories about growing up with strict Nigerian parents in South Central LA, his previous career as a S
"CHINESE CAFES is a documentary made for television, educational institutions, home viewing and ethnic interests. It unlocks the swinging doors of Chinese cafes in small town and country Saskatchewan. It looks at the peo