"A Tale of Three Chinatowns" Documentary: Screening + Conversation

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This program is part of , a film festival presented by the .

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(2021, 90 min) explores the survival of urban ethnic neighborhoods through the stories of three Chinatowns in Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Boston.

Featuring the voices of residents, community activists, developers, and government officials, the documentary examines the forces reshaping these communities and the challenges they face. Chicago’s Chinatown reflects a story of growth and expansion, while Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown has dwindled to a small residential population. Boston’s Chinatown sits between these extremes, as competing interests continue to shape its future.

Through these intersecting perspectives, the film offers a timely look at urban development and gentrification as experienced by those on the frontlines.

A panel conversation and audience Q&A will follow the screening.

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Post-Screening Conversation

• Penny Lee (Executive Producer, Producer, Editor, A Tale of Three Chinatowns)
• Lisa Mao (Executive Producer, Director, Writer, A Tale of Three Chinatowns)
• Andrew Leong (Associate Professor of Philosophy, UMass Boston; Advisor, A Tale of Three Chinatowns)
• Cynthia Yee (Educator, Writer, Artist)

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Accessibility

The Warner Bros. Theater at the National Museum of American History is wheelchair accessible. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, live captioning, and assistive listening devices will be provided.

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Seating & Admission

Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Priority seating will be given to registered Eventbrite attendees, followed by walk-in visitors. Admission is first come, first served, and entry will close once capacity is reached.

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Sponsors

Visions & Voices: Stories on the Screen celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and America’s 250th Anniversary.

This program received funding from the Smithsonian’s "Our Shared Future: 250," a Smithsonian-wide initiative supported by private philanthropy and created to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary and advance the Smithsonian vision for the next 250 years. Additional support provided by AARP.

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Notice of Photography

Programs in Visions & Voices: Stories on the Screen will be photographed, filmed, and recorded.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Smithsonian National Museum of American History, 1300 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States

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