Want to Show the Documentary “The Chinese Exclusion Act”? An Offer
Many of you have seen the previously posted trailer for the upcoming documentary about the Chinese Exclusion Act, which premieres on PBS on May 29. For those who might have missed it, here it is:
Filmmakers Ric Burns and LiShin Yu, along with the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) would like to offer you a cost-free opportunity to use the film to facilitate conversations about important immigration topics. The hope is to increase understanding of the history of U.S. immigration laws, how we got to where we are today and also the immigrant experience itself. Several campuses have already used an excerpt to encourage thoughtful discussion around the question, “Who is American?”
Ric and LiShin tailored a 38-minute excerpt specifically for these discussion purposes. Ideally, a screening of the excerpt would be followed by a faculty-led discussion and Q & A. The excerpt could also be used in class. The 38-minute excerpt, in DVD format, is available to you on request, at this link. Find the “Community/Educational Outreach” tab and scroll down to a form. In the “Notes” section of the request form, write that you were referred by the Immigration Prof Blog. Please allow 3 weeks for delivery.
There is also a Resource Kit with announcement template, sample agenda, suggested discussion points, etc. This kit is intended for those generally unfamiliar with the history and the immigration law, but you are welcome to it, also free-of-charge. Use the same request form.
This outreach effort is possible thanks to a crowdfunding effort and a series of grants.
For further information, contact Cecilia Tso Warner at ctwarner@steeplechasefilms.com
KJ