A Moment in Time

Overview

Documentary about the experience of the Chinese in San Francisco's Chinatown, told through the films they loved. This retrospective film retells the immigrant story, and revives the emotions felt by audiences in Chinatown's theaters. An uplifting reflection on how cinema shaped the community, and a tribute to the Chinatown theater movie-goers.

Directed by Ruby Yang

Top cast

L

Larry Chin

P

Philip Choy

A

Amy Chung

I

Irene Dea Collier

Christopher Doyle

N

Norman Fong

C

Chuck Gee

W

William C. Hu

A

Alfred Lee

J

Jimmie Lee

D

David Lei

A

Andrew Leong

M

Marion Leong

G

Greg Li

R

Rolland Lowe

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