Programmed October 2021

Stories of Resistance: Documentaries by Arthur Dong

Over the course of a career that spans five decades, Oscar-nominated activist documentarian Arthur Dong has established himself as one of American independent cinema’s most daring pioneers, bringing powerful untold stories that center queer and Asian American experiences to the screen. Whether exploring the devastating effects of antigay prejudice ( Coming Out Under Fire , Licensed to Kill ), the complexity and vitality of Asian American culture ( Forbidden City, USA ; Hollywood Chinese ), or the extraordinary life of a survivor of the Cambodian genocide ( The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor ), Dong approaches each project with a rare rigor and a quietly forceful empathy, braiding personal, historical, and political strands into compelling narratives. Taken together, his body of work serves as a stirring testament to the power of individual resistance and resilience in the face of social oppression.

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