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Vincent Chin 40th Commemorative Film Series - Day 1 – “Bad Axe”

  • Detroit Film Theatre 5200 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI, 48202 United States (map)

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.

Day 1 – Thursday, June 16: Bad Axe

Filmmaker Q&A with Director David Siev & Family, moderated by Thúy Trần

Film screening available in-person only.

 

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