

Hollywood Chinese
Synopsis
Hollywood Chinese is a captivating look at cinema history through the lens of the Chinese American experience. Directed by triple Sundance award-winning filmmaker, Arthur Dong, this documentary is a voyage through a century of cinematic delights, intrigues, and treasures. It weaves together a wondrous portrait of actors, directors, writers, and movie icons who have defined American feature films, from the silent era to the current new wave of Asian American cinema. At once entertaining and enlightening, Hollywood Chinese reveals long-untold stories behind the Asian faces that have graced the silver screen, and weaves a rich and complicated tapestry, one marked by unforgettable performances and groundbreaking films, but also by a tangled history of race and representation.
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Hollywood Chinese
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-11-10
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March 18, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Dong
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Dong
- Original Score
- Mark Adler
- Original Title
- Hollywood Chinese
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- DeepFocus Productions Inc., Center for Asian American Media (CAAM)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Dong
Arthur Dong
Mark Adler
Hiroki Miyano, Robert Shepard
Arthur Dong
Arthur Dong
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Dong
Director
Hiroki Miyano
Director of Photography
Arthur Dong
Producer
Arthur Dong
Writer
Arthur Dong
Editor
Robert Shepard
Director of Photography
Mark Adler
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hollywood Chinese
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hollywood Chinese about?
Hollywood Chinese is a captivating look at cinema history through the lens of the Chinese American experience. Directed by triple Sundance award-winning filmmaker, Arthur Dong, this documentary is a voyage through a century of cinematic delights, intrigues, and treasures. It weaves together a wondrous portrait of actors, directors, writers, and movie icons who have defined American feature films, from the silent era to the current new wave of Asian American cinema. At once entertaining and enlightening, Hollywood Chinese reveals long-untold stories behind the Asian faces that have graced the silver screen, and weaves a rich and complicated tapestry, one marked by unforgettable performances and groundbreaking films, but also by a tangled history of race and representation.
Who directed Hollywood Chinese?
Hollywood Chinese was directed by Arthur Dong.
Who stars in Hollywood Chinese?
The principal cast of Hollywood Chinese includes James Hong, Ang Lee, Luise Rainer, Joan Chen, Lisa Lu.
When was Hollywood Chinese released and how long is it?
Hollywood Chinese was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Hollywood Chinese?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hollywood Chinese was composed by Mark Adler.
