The Chinese Exclusion Act
Synopsis
A sweeping chronicle of the entire exclusion era - the latter part of the 1800s, when anti-Chinese agitation led to federal laws targeting Chinese abroad and those already in the country. Go far beyond the legislation with the survival and growth of Chinese American communities in the face of prejudice and outright violence, the “paper” sons and daughters who emigrated despite the seemingly impassable barriers, and the legal challenges that produced some of the most momentous decisions in Supreme Court history.
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The Chinese Exclusion Act Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-30
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Austin Asian American Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Li-Shin Yu, Ric Burns
- Screenplay & Story
- Ric Burns
- Original Title
- The Chinese Exclusion Act
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
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Li-Shin Yu, Ric Burns
Ric Burns
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Ric Burns
Writer
Li-Shin Yu
Director
Ric Burns
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What is The Chinese Exclusion Act about?
A sweeping chronicle of the entire exclusion era - the latter part of the 1800s, when anti-Chinese agitation led to federal laws targeting Chinese abroad and those already in the country. Go far beyond the legislation with the survival and growth of Chinese American communities in the face of prejudice and outright violence, the “paper” sons and daughters who emigrated despite the seemingly impassable barriers, and the legal challenges that produced some of the most momentous decisions in Supreme Court history.
Who directed The Chinese Exclusion Act?
The Chinese Exclusion Act was directed by Li-Shin Yu, Ric Burns.
Who stars in The Chinese Exclusion Act?
The principal cast of The Chinese Exclusion Act includes Hoon Lee, Joel de la Fuente, Yuet-Fung Ho, Fenton Li, Russell Wong.
When was The Chinese Exclusion Act released and how long is it?
The Chinese Exclusion Act was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 41m.