From spikes to spindles

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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  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, sound, description, catalog record