From Spikes to Spindles
Synopsis
This raw, gutsy portrait of New York's Chinatown captures the early days of an emerging consciousness in the community. We see a Chinatown rarely depicted, a vibrant community whose young and old join forces to protest police brutality and hostile real estate developers. With bold strokes, it paints an overview of the community and its history, from the early laborers driving spikes into the transcontinental railroad to the garment workers of today.
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Hot Docs 2023 Trailer: FROM SPIKES TO SPINDLES
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-28
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christine Choy
- Original Title
- From Spikes to Spindles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- Third World Newsreel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christine Choy
Larry Bullard
Allan Siegel
Department Leadership Roster
Christine Choy
Director
Allan Siegel
Editor
Larry Bullard
Director of Photography
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What is From Spikes to Spindles about?
This raw, gutsy portrait of New York's Chinatown captures the early days of an emerging consciousness in the community. We see a Chinatown rarely depicted, a vibrant community whose young and old join forces to protest police brutality and hostile real estate developers. With bold strokes, it paints an overview of the community and its history, from the early laborers driving spikes into the transcontinental railroad to the garment workers of today.
Who directed From Spikes to Spindles?
From Spikes to Spindles was directed by Christine Choy.
Who stars in From Spikes to Spindles?
The principal cast of From Spikes to Spindles includes Not specified.
When was From Spikes to Spindles released and how long is it?
From Spikes to Spindles was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 46m.