Bibliograph

The Chinese Exclusion Act, a co-production of Steeplechase Films and the Center for Asian American Media for PBS ; in association with the New York Historical Society

Type

Label

The Chinese Exclusion Act, a co-production of Steeplechase Films and the Center for Asian American Media for PBS ; in association with the New York Historical Society

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

TV rating: TV-PG

Main title

The Chinese Exclusion Act

Medium

DVD

Oclc number

1032008124

Responsibility statement

a co-production of Steeplechase Films and the Center for Asian American Media for PBS ; in association with the New York Historical Society

Runtime

160

Summary

Examine the origin, history and impact of the 1882 law that made it illegal for Chinese workers to come to America and for Chinese nationals already here ever to become U.S. citizens. The first in a long line of acts targeting the Chinese for exclusion, it remained in force for more than 60 years

Table Of Contents

Main feature: The Chinese Exclusion Act -- Bonus videos: Symbolism of the Chinese Dragon ; George Frisbie Hoar ; Charles Sing ; 2012 Congressional Acknowledgment of the Chinese Exclusion Act

Technique

live action

Contributor

Subject

Content