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Far East Deep South

2020 1h 16m Documentary List
Tomatometer 1 Reviews 100% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Far East Deep South sheds light on the history of Chinese immigrants in the American South and the discrimination they faced during the late 1800s to mid-1900s through the emotional journey of Charles Chiu and his family as they travel from California to Mississippi to find answers about Charles' father, K.C. Lou. With the help of local residents and historians, the family learns about the interconnected relationship between the Black and Chinese communities in the Jim Crow era and the impact of restrictive immigration policies that kept their family apart for generations. Through a series of stunning discoveries at the Mississippi Delta Chinese Heritage Museum and the National Archives, the Chiu family also uncover how deep their roots run in America. This unforgettable story offers a poignant perspective on race, immigration, and American identity.

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Hope Madden MaddWolf Come to Far East Deep South for the beautiful and surprising human drama. Stay for a chance to see America with sharper vision. Rated: 4/5 Apr 11, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Coach Brett 6 Beautiful story, beautifully done. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/23/23 Full Review Mark B This is a beautiful film about a multi-generational Chinese family searching for their ancestors in the most unusual places. It is a wonderful story about the melting pot that is the United States and how ALL races, creeds, and colors make us the best country currently in existence. Highly recommended! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/23/23 Full Review Baldwin C This movie shares an important part of lost history and the consequences that are still experience across generations. Yet it brings hope and healing to this country. The dark periods of our history don't have to define who we are today, but it can help bring people together when everyone see's that we struggled together and lead us to succeeding together. This film will make you laugh, cry, and inspire you to learn more about your own story while learning about others. This film should be used in all American history classrooms. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Far East Deep South sheds light on the history of Chinese immigrants in the American South and the discrimination they faced during the late 1800s to mid-1900s through the emotional journey of Charles Chiu and his family as they travel from California to Mississippi to find answers about Charles' father, K.C. Lou. With the help of local residents and historians, the family learns about the interconnected relationship between the Black and Chinese communities in the Jim Crow era and the impact of restrictive immigration policies that kept their family apart for generations. Through a series of stunning discoveries at the Mississippi Delta Chinese Heritage Museum and the National Archives, the Chiu family also uncover how deep their roots run in America. This unforgettable story offers a poignant perspective on race, immigration, and American identity.
Director
Larissa Lam
Producer
Baldwin Chiu, Larissa Lam
Screenwriter
Larissa Lam
Production Co
Giant Flashlight Media
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 16m