The Commemorative Film Series will include screenings of two important documentaries that honor the legacy of Vincent and Lily Chin, co-presented with the Freep Film Festival, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and American Documentary/POV.
The first film gives voice to new generations fighting for a more just America,
and the second film is an iconic documentary that has influenced generations of filmmakers. Bad Axe by David Siev will screen on June 16th, and the recently restored Academy Award-nominated Who Killed Vincent Chin? by Christine Choy and Renee Tajima-Peña will screen on June 17th. Filmmakers and guests will be in attendance.
Who Killed Vincent Chin? was restored by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Film Archive and The Film Foundation, in association with the Museum of Chinese in America. Restoration funding provided by the Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation, with additional support provided by Todd Phillips.
Film screenings are available in-person only. Filmmakers and guests will be in attendance.
Day 2 – Friday, June 17: Who Killed Vincent Chin?
Filmmaker Q&A with Director Renee Tajima-Peña, Associate Producer Nancy Tong, Executive Producer Juanita Anderson, moderated by Donald Young.