Documentary film of the 2lst Biennial Convention of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (CACA), held in Septemeber 1951 in Oakland, California. While lacking a formal title and credits, the 16mm color film, silent, was carefully shot and edited to create a coherent narrative of the five-day convention from its opening reception through various meetings and social events to the final banquet in San Francisco's Chinatown. Much of the focus of the film is on the men and women attending, the speakers, and the social interaction of a cross section of elite members of the Chinese American community. Settings vary from the most formal to a relaxed barbecue in Tilden Park, and one can gain an idea of how a segment of the Chinese American community worked and played. The CACA is a significant national organization of Chinese Americans formed to petition for and protect the civil rights and interests of the Chinese American community. Title supplied by cataloger. Hong family papers. The Huntington Library, San Marino, CA.
Chinese American Citizens Alliance Chinese Americans--Societies, etc Chinese Americans--History--20th century Hong, You Chung, 1898-1977 Motion pictures (visual work) California 20th century. (aat)
Source
Hong family papers, 1764-2006 (bulk 1906-2006). You Chung Hong Additional textual files 18, Certificates-Negatives 8a, Film -- 21st biennial convention of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance 1951 September Pacific Rim, Huntington Digital Library
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