American Experience: Chinese Exclusion Act

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.

IMDb 8.62 h 40 min1988

13+

Documentary·Edifying·Frightening·Fun

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Audio languages: English Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglishEnglish Dialogue Boost: High

Subtitles: English [CC]

Directors: Li-Shin Yu Ric Burns

Producers: Stephen Gong Donald Young Ric Burns Li-Shin Yu Robin Espinola

Starring: Hoon Lee Russell Wong Fenton Li

Studio: PBS

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