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Arthur Dong is a San Francisco-based documentarian who explores Asia America and anti-gay prejudice in his films and books. He has received numerous awards and honors, including an Academy Award nomination, a Peabody Award, and an American Book Award.
Watch clips from seven award-winning films by Arthur Dong. With a focus on Asian American and LGBT stories, Arthur’s films have been honored with over 100 film excellence awards, including three Sundance Festival awards, the Peabody, an Oscar nomination, five Emmy nominations, Berlin’s Teddy Award, and Taipei’s Golden Horse Award.
Arthur Dong is a multi-talented artist who creates documentaries, books, and exhibitions about Asian American and LGBTQ stories. His works include Hollywood Chinese, Forbidden City, USA, and The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor.
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Arthur Dong is an Oscar®-nominated and triple Sundance award-winning filmmaker who explores Asian American and LGBTQ stories. He has directed, produced and written over 17 documentaries, including Hollywood Chinese, Forbidden City, USA and The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor.
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- Arthur Dong
- San Francisco, California, USA
Jul 5, 2024 · Arthur Dong has made significant contributions to documenting and exploring Asian American and LGBTQ experiences through his films, writings, and curated exhibitions. His works reflect a deep commitment to illuminating untold stories of resilience and identity.
Arthur Dong is an Oscar®-nominated and triple Sundance award-winning filmmaker, author and curator whose work centers on Asian American and LGBTQ stories. A common theme that underscores his films is personal stories of survival and resistance set against backdrops of social and cultural oppressions.
Arthur Dong is the director and producer of Forbidden City, USA, a film that explores the history and culture of Chinese American nightclub performers in San Francisco. The film features original recordings, film clips, interviews and stories of the Forbidden City entertainers and their challenges and achievements.
