A Journey into the American Immigration Nightmare

“Golden Venture,” a new documentary film produced and directed by Peter Cohn, is now available through New Day Films.  The film chronicles the ongoing struggles of the 300 Chinese immigrants who were aboard the freighter Golden Venture when it ran aground off New York City in June,1993.  The deaths, detentions and deportations that followed marked a crucial turning point in US immigration policy. You may already know about the film: it premiered at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival and also screened at the Amnesty International festival in Washington, D.C. Two leading library review publications have recommended Golden Venture.    The Library Journal wrote: “We feel for these immigrants, we want them to stay and find satisfying lives here, but we also see the concerns inherent in illegal immigration.   Highly recommended, especially for educational purposes.” Video Librarian said this:  “A compelling and timely portrait of human courage, resilience, and compassion, set against a backdrop of bigotry, fear and political infighting, this is recommended.” Professors of political science, law, sociology, anthropology, Asian American studies and others have found that the political, cultural and legal questions raised by the film stimulate discussion and further research.  As the immigration debate continues to rage, the story of the Golden Venture is more relevant then ever. You can learn more by going to www.goldenventuremovie.com.  The film can be ordered directly via New Day Films, or by calling 888.367.9154.

KJ