OCA-GLA and Nü House Invites You to a Special Asian Pacific American Heritage Month event: 

WE LOVE L.A. CHINATOWN: A Preview Film Screening & Panel Discussion Exploring the Past, Present, and Future of a Unique L.A. Community

Since the mid-1800s, L.A. Chinatown is where harsh realities and fantasy have co-existed.  It's been the entry-point and home for thousands of working class immigrants and small business owners; the exoticized location for nightlife and Hollywood film fantasies, the site of numerous art and music movements (e.g., the 70s/80s LA punk music scene), and the workplace and inspiration for numerous visual and performing artists to this day. Join us for a lively exploration of this special neighborhood as it faces development, COVID-19, and numerous other challenges.

• Featuring a special preview screening of the short film "Street Angel," a beautiful and poetic reflection on L.A. Chinatown by artist Michelle Sui (22 min.)

• Followed by a Panel Discussion with:

  • Michelle Sui, Filmmaker/Performance Artist, discussing her new film and her reflections on Chinatown

  • Eugene Moy of the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, discussing the past history, current developmental conflicts, and efforts to preserve the community of LA Chinatown

  • Lydia Lin, co-owner of Steep LA Tea Room.  Lydia is an Asian American entrepreneur bringing new energy into the neighborhood, and adapting to face the impact of COVID-19.  (See www.steepla.com)

  • George Yin, OCA-GLA, moderator/discussant

Co-sponsored by:  OCA-GLA, Nü House, Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Chinese American Museum, Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, Project by Project-LA, Taiwanese American Professionals-LA