Waubonsee Community College

Home from the eastern sea, produced by Lucy Ostrander, Elizabeth Clark, and KCTS/9

eng

videorecording

For High School; College; Adult audiences

Home from the eastern sea

electronic resource

747796598

produced by Lucy Ostrander, Elizabeth Clark, and KCTS/9

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This is the story of the immigration of the Chinese, the Japanese and the Filipinos to America. The documentary explores the history of each nationality through the personal stories of representative families. The film begins with the story of the Yee family of Seattle, who represent four generations of Asian-Americans in the United States. Their roots go back to the building of the transcontinental railway, and there are fascinating archival photographs of these events. The Hondas of Spokane are a lively testament to the resilience of Japanese-Americans. Having suffered discrimination during the war, they display a strength of character engendered by their wartime experiences. Lorena Silva lives in a close-knit Filipino-American community, where extended family ties give support. Intercut with family stories and rare archival footage are the observations of scholars, community activists, and writers

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