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Ancestors in the Americas. [Part 2], Chinese in the frontier West : an American story / a film by Loni Ding ; producer, director, writer, Loni Ding.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Chinese Americans--California--History.
- Chinese Americans.
- Chinese Americans--Civil rights.
- Chinese--West (U.S.)--History.
- Chinese.
- Gold mines and mining--California.
- Gold mines and mining.
- Genre:
- Documentary television programs.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (61 minutes)
- Other Title:
- Chinese in the frontier
- Chinese in the frontier West : an American story
- Ancestors in the Americas. Part II
- Place of Publication:
- [Place of publication not identified] : Center for Asian American Media, 1998.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- System Details:
- video file
- Summary:
- Ancestors in the Americas' is the first in-depth television series to present the untold history and contemporary legacy of early Asian immigrants to the Americas, from the 1700's to the 1900's. Creating first-person voices through an innovative "documemoir" approach, "Ancestors" brings to life a largely unexplored past not found in standard textbooks, and invites a new understanding of American history. 'Part 2: Chinese in the Frontier West: An American Story' portrays the large-scale immigration of Chinese during the Gold Rush, their central role in developing the American West, and their landmark legal battles to overcome discrimination and expand the definition of 'American.'
- Participant:
- Narrator, Pat Morita.
- Notes:
- Title from title screen (viewed November 10, 2025).
- OCLC:
- 1559150378
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