Film and discussion: "Vincent Who?"

Date/Time:	Monday, 27 Sep 2010 at 7:00 pm
Location:	Pioneer Room, Memorial Union
Cost:	Free
Contact:
Phone:	515-294-9934
Channel:	Lecture Series
Categories:	Arts, performances Diversity Lectures
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Curtis Chin is a writer, producer and political activist based in Los Angeles. His documentary Vincent Who? recounts the 1982 murder of Vincent Chin, which spurred the Asian American civil rights movement. Vincent Chin was murdered in Detroit by two white autoworkers at the height of anti-Japanese sentiments. A Q&A with producer Curtis Chin will immediately follow the 40-min film.

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The documentary features interviews with the key players at the time as well as a new generation of activists. Curtis Chin is cofounder of the Asian American Writers Workshop, is on the board of the Asian Pacific Americans for Progress, and in 2006 served as director of Asian American and Pacific Islander Outreach with the Democratic National Committee. His work in television and screenwriting include credits on the sitcoms "Norm," "According to Jim" and "Jake Long." A Q&A with producer Curtis Chin will immediately follow the 40-min film.

Curtis Chin, former cochair of the Gay Asian Pacific Islander Men of New York, will also lead a discussion on marriage equality Tuesday, September 28, at 3:00 p.m. in the Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union.

More information about Vincent Who?, including the movie trailer, recommended reading, and video interviews at www.vincentwhofilm.com