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Hollywood Chinese book publisher,  Angel City Press, is the subject of a new documentary in production by KCET for their Artbound series. Pictured: writer Arthur Dong is interviewed at the Formosa Cafe by senior producer Nic Cha Kim and director Richie Kulchar as one of five authors profiled for the one-hour film. Broadcast is slated for Fall 2023.

Congress woman Judy Chu, performer Kristina Wong, and East West Player’s artistic director Snehal Desai are among AAPI’s who reflect on EEAO‘s political and cultural impact. Filmmaker Arthur Dong says: “We’ve arrived; we finally have a seat at the table. But why don’t we make our own table? Heck, I’d rather have a ten-course Chinese banquet than dine at Spago!” Read the article here.

“[Dr. Haing S. Ngor] knew his Oscar was a weapon, a magnet to get people’s attention so that they would listen to him tell the story of what was going on in Cambodia” —Arthur Dong, Director, The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor. Read the full article here.

The Hollywood Chinese exhibit at the Formosa Cafe is spotlighted in this Spectrum news story, featuring curator Arthur Dong. View it here.

We’re honored our documentary, The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor, is included in a new boxset by acclaimed director Roland Joffé as a bonus disc to his feature film, The Killing Fields. This is a limited 6-disc Blu-ray edition, with a printing of only 1500 copies, in deluxe hard-box packaging along with new transfers, audio commentaries, exclusive bonus features & more. More info and a trailer here.

November 27, 2022: The Last Emperor actresses Joan Chen and Lisa Lu share a lighthearted memory at closing night of the Academy Museum series, Hollywood Chinese: The First 100 Years, curated by Arthur Dong. Topics included #OscarsSoWhite and the omission of acting honors for the film’s brilliant cast, despite garnering nine Academy Award® nominations (the film won all nine). See more event photos here. (Photo by Michael Baker, © Academy Museum Foundation)

November 27, 2022: Joan Chen, left, and Lisa Lu in conversation with guest programmer Arthur Dong made for a frank discussion about pathways to artistic fulllfilment away from the trappings of Hollywood culture. Their presentation preceded screenings of The Arch, starring Lisa Lu, and Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl, directed by Joan Chen. Presented at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures as part of the series, Hollywood Chinese: The First 100 Years, curated by Arthur Dong. See more event photos here. (Photo by Michael Baker, © Academy Museum Foundation)

November 26, 2022: It was a celebratory night with, from left, executive producer Janet Yang and cast members Kieu Chinh and France Nuyen, who reflected on the upcoming 30th anniversary of The Joy Luck Club. Presented at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures as part of the series, Hollywood Chinese: The First 100 Years, curated and moderated by Arthur Dong. See more event photos here. (Photo by Valerie Durant, @ Academy Museum Foundation)

November 25, 2022: Cast members Nancy Kwan, right, and Irene Tsu enchanted audiences at a screening of Flower Drum Song, a program of the Hollywood Chinese: The First 100 Years series curated by Arthur Dong, and presented by the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. See more event photos here. (Photo by Michael Baker, © Academy Museum Foundation)

November 18, 2022: Director Andrew Ahn (Spa, Fire Island) entertained the audience with heart warming personal stories at the Academy Museum’s presentation of “Gay Night @ Hollywood Chinese”, a program in the film series Hollywood Chinese: the First 100 Years, curated by Arthur Dong. The conversation was followed by a titillating double bill featuring M. Butterfly and The Wedding Banquet. See more event photos here. (Photo by Kyusong Gong © Academy Museum Foundation)