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Follow the Chiu family as they explore their ancestral roots in the segregated South and discover the hidden history of the early Chinese immigrants. Watch the film, read reviews, and find upcoming screenings and events on the official website.
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Far East Deep South is a 2020 American documentary film about a Chinese American family's journey to search for their family roots. Instead of leading them to the Far East to a remote village in China, it took them to the deep south into the small town of Cleveland in the Mississippi Delta. [1]
72 Mins. Charles Chiu and his family’s search for their roots takes them on an eye-opening journey through the Mississippi Delta, uncovering otherwise unknown stories and the racially complex history of Chinese immigrants in the segregated South.
May 4, 2021 · Charles Chiu and his family’s search for their roots takes them on an eye-opening journey through the Mississippi Delta, uncovering otherwise unknown stories and the racially complex history of...
Mar 7, 2020 · A Chinese-American family explores their ancestral roots in Mississippi and uncovers the history of the early Chinese in the segregated South. The film is directed by Larissa Lam and features interviews with local residents and historians.
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- Larissa Lam
- 2020-03-07
A Chinese-American family explores their roots in the Mississippi Delta, where they discover the history of Chinese immigrants in the segregated South. The film features interviews with local residents, historians, and leaders, and reveals the complex relationship between the Black and Chinese communities.
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A personal documentary that explores the story of Chinese American settlers in the Mississippi Delta and their relationship with the African American community. Learn how they overcame racism, segregation, and the Chinese Exclusion Act to create a bridge for everyone.