From spikes to spindles

Duration: 52

Year Published: 1976

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: An overview of the Chinese community, from the exploited immigrant driving spikes on the transcontinental railroad, to the low wage garment worker of today. The first frames of the film deNote a climate of protest when a leader of the community is arrested. This leads to a near riot, a police brutality suit, and a growing awareness and acknowledgement of discrimination.

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