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Chinatown: Immigrants in America (1976)

Chinatown: Immigrants in America

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59m

November 1st, 1976

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Synopsis

Amidst the bustling streets and hidden alleys of New York City's Chinatown, "Chinatown: Immigrants in America" unveils a raw and intimate portrait of a community often misunderstood. Through the lens of directors Jon Alpert and Yoko Maruyama, this gripping documentary challenges distorted media narratives, casting a light on the harsh realities faced by immigrants striving to carve out a place in a foreign land.

In vivid detail, the film captures the relentless spirit of restaurant, garment, and service workers who, despite confronting low wages and perilous working conditions, hold fast to their dreams of a better life. It is a story of resilience and hope, as these individuals navigate the complexities of cultural displacement, determined to transform adversity into opportunity in the heart of America.

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Cast

Jon Alpert
Self - Narrator
Lap Wong
Self - Interviewer
Ting Yu
Self - Interviewer
Full cast & crew

Directors

Jon Alpert
co-director
Yoko Maruyama
co-director
Keiko Tsuno
co-director
Full cast & crew

Producers

Jon Alpert
(co-producer)
David R. Loxton
executive producer
(as David Loxton)
Yoko Maruyama
(co-producer)
Full cast & crew

Writers

Jon Alpert
concept
Full cast & crew

Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

November 1st, 1976 (United States of America)
November 1st, 1976 (United States of America) (premiere)

Alternative Titles

Chinatown: Immigrants in America (original title)
Ferner Osten in New York - Chinatown: Eine Stadt in der Stadt (Germany)

Locations

Chinatown, New York, USA

Running Times

59 min

Production Companies

WNET Channel 13 New York (in association with)
Downtown Community Television Center

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