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Arthur Dong at SDAFF
- Date of Birth: 30 October, 1953
- Place of Birth: San Francisco, California
- Biography: Arthur Dong (曾奕田) (born October 30, 1953 in San Francisco, California) is an Academy Award-nominated American documentary filmmaker. His work combines the art of the visual medium with an investigation of social issues, examining topics such as Asian American history and identity, and gay oppression. He received a BA (in... Read more
Filmography
- Hollywood Chinese (2007)
- Family Fundamentals (2002)
- Licensed to Kill (1997)
- Coming Out Under Fire (1994)
- Forbidden City, U.S.A. (1989)
- Sewing Woman (1983)
News
Chinese Outtake
lacitybeat.com –
2008-05-21
Chinese-Americans in Hollywood from Lotus Blossom to exploitation filmsto the radiant Nancy Kwan Arthur Dong is best known for his trilogy of gay-themed documentaries - Coming Out Under Fire (1994), Licensed to Kill (1997), and Family Fundamentals (2002). ... Full Article
Hollywood Chinese: The Chinese In American Film
mtv.com –
2008-05-02
Filmmaker Arthur Dong's documentary Hollywood Chinese pays homage to the first century of the American film industry, as specifically colored and influenced by the Chinese immigrants to whom Hollywood owes an inestimable debt. ... Full Article
Film
timeout.com –
2008-04-29
Just in time for China's (sometimes warranted) resurgence in the press as global bogeyman, Arthur Dong 's survey of Chinese-Americans' prickly relationship with Hollywood is a fascinating exploration of the intricacies of cultural assimilation. ... Full Article
Back in the 80s, former California Congressman Bob Dornan was something of an ideological firebrand for the Republican party and infamous for his tirades against lesbian and gay rights. ... Full Article
Hey, baby, let's swap sides
smh.com.au –
2003-02-07
Marriage, mortgages and adultery - has queer cinema gone straight?The genuinely bold and suspenseful "coming out" movies of yore have been overtaken by a slick of romantic comedies from around the world. ... Full Article
Forbidden City, U.S.A. Director: Arthur Dong Genre: Documentary Publisher: Deep Focus Productions Released: 1989 MPAA Rating: Unrated Cast: Larry Ching
culturecartel.com –
2002-03-11
Asian Trailblazers A Review by Rachel Gordon 11/03/2002 Upon hearing the term Asian, certain stereotypes come to mind.You think shy, quiet, unassuming, certainly not trailblazing or exhibitionist. ... Full Article