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Home from the Eastern Sea
| Length: | 58 min |
| Released: | 1990 |
| Ages: |
High School College Adult |
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This is the story of the immigration of Chinese, Japanese, and Filipinos to America. The documentary explores the history of each nationality through the personal stories of representative families.
The film begins with the story of the Yee family of Seattle, which represents four generations of Asian Americans in the United States. Their roots go back to the building of the transcontinental railway, and there are fascinating archival photographs of these events. The Hondas of Spokane are a lively testament to the resilience of Japanese Americans. Having suffered discrimination during the war, they display a strength of character engendered by their wartime experiences. Lorena Silva lives in a close-knit Filipino American community, where extended family ties give support.
Intercut with family stories and rare archival footage are the observations of scholars, community activists, and writers.
The film begins with the story of the Yee family of Seattle, which represents four generations of Asian Americans in the United States. Their roots go back to the building of the transcontinental railway, and there are fascinating archival photographs of these events. The Hondas of Spokane are a lively testament to the resilience of Japanese Americans. Having suffered discrimination during the war, they display a strength of character engendered by their wartime experiences. Lorena Silva lives in a close-knit Filipino American community, where extended family ties give support.
Intercut with family stories and rare archival footage are the observations of scholars, community activists, and writers.
"First rate film on Asian immigrants and their contributions..." - Seattle Times
"The history and culture of the Asian people in the US is revealed through personal interviews. Recommended." - Landers Film and Video Reviews
"The history and culture of the Asian people in the US is revealed through personal interviews. Recommended." - Landers Film and Video Reviews
CINE Golden Eagle, 1990
Silver Apple, National Educational Film & Video Festival, 1990
Silver Apple, National Educational Film & Video Festival, 1990
