Documentary on the Golden Venture

A powerful documentary chronicling the passage of Chinese immigrants to the United States:

A Journey into the American Immigration Nightmare

300 Chinese refugees seeking asylum were aboard the freighter Golden Venture when it ran aground off New York City in June, 1993.   The deaths and deportations that followed marked a crucial turning point in US immigration policy, ushering in a new era of legal and political restrictions.

The film premiered at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival and also screened at the Amnesty International Festival.   The film has been shown at Princeton University and the Museum of Natural History in New York.   

Recognizing Golden Venture’s value for educators, 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 also praised the film: “A compelling and timely portrait of human courage, resilience, and compassion, set against a backdrop of bigotry, fear, and political infighting, this is recommended.”

You can learn more by going to www.goldenventuremovie.com, where there is also study material related to the Golden Venture and immigration policy.  The film can be ordered directly via New Day Films or by calling 888.367.9154.   For a 10% discount, please use promotional code TGNSBV.

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