Vincent Chin 40th Commemorative Film Series-Day 2-Who Killed Vincent Chin?

The Commemorative Film Series will include special screenings of two important documentaries that honor the legacy of Vincent and Lily Chin, co-presented with the Freep Film Festival, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and American Documentary/POV.

The first gives voice to new generations fighting for a more just America, and the second is an iconic documentary that has influenced generations of filmmakers.

Bad Axe by David Siev will screen on June 16th, and the recently restored Academy Award-nominated Who Killed Vincent Chin? by Christine Choy and Renee Tajima-Peña will screen on June 17th. Filmmakers and guests in attendance.

In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Vincent Chin’s death, a series of Remembrance & Rededication activities are being organized in partnership between the American Citizens for Justice, the Vincent and Lily Chin Estate, Detroit Public Television, Center for Asian American Media, and the City of Detroit Arts and Culture. For more information on these events, visit VincentChin.org.

To register for Thursday, June 16 (Day 1) visit:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vincent-chin-40th-commemorative-film-series-day-1-tickets-354724419287

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Who Killed Vincent Chin? Directed by Christine Choy and Renee Tajima-Peña

(USA/1986)

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the racially motivated murder of Vincent Chin, a Chinese American murdered by two white men in Detroit, Michigan on June 19, 1982. The gripping 1987 Academy Award® nominated documentary Who Killed Vincent Chin?—recently restored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and added to the National Film Registry—details the incident from initial eye-witness accounts, the ensuing murder trials and the repercussions for the families and community involved.

It also chronicles how the case brought the disparate Asian American communities of Detroit together for the first time, and how they transformed themselves from a grassroots advocacy group into a national movement. Their efforts helped bring public attention to the anti-Asian hate that led to Vincent Chin's murder and encouraged Asian American groups across the country to fight for equality and justice.

“We knew who killed Vincent Chin, but the real question was why? Was it because of his race? For me it was a Rashomon-like enigma, trying to untangle the conflicting perspectives of the people who lived through the case. It also revealed the fractures in America itself, and how people bridged those divides to fight for justice” - Renee Tajima-Peña, Who Killed Vincent Chin? co-director

Who Killed Vincent Chin? was restored by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Film Archive and The Film Foundation, in association with the Museum of Chinese in America. Restoration funding provided by the Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation, with additional support provided by Todd Phillips.

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Each event for the Vincent Chin 40th Remembrance & Rededication requires separate registration. This will help us manage our safety protocols to be responsible to you, our valued attendees and participants. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we join together to uplift our many diverse communities through the legacy of Vincent Chin.

Visit https://www.vincentchin.org/schedule for a listing of all the events and to register.

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COVID Protocol

To attend any and all events of the Vincent Chin 40th Remembrance & Rededication all participants are required to show at the door a current photo ID and adhere to the follow requirements:

- Participants must show proof of full vaccination in one of the following forms

• 1. Original vaccination cards or photocopy
• 2. Clear image of vaccination card stored on a phone or electronic device
• 3. Documentation of vaccination from healthcare provider

- If you have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents you from being vaccinated, you must present a negative COVID test result for entry. The test results must be taken from either a PCR test taken within 48 hours of entry or from an antigen (rapid) test taken within 6 hours of entry with with printed results from a valid provider.

- All participants, staff and volunteers will be required to wear a mask throughout the programs. Masks will be provided when needed.

- Children under 12 who are not yet vaccinated may attend accompanied by an adult and must wear a mask.

- If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, have been in contact with anyone known to have been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19, please cancel your participation.

The Vincent Chin 40th committee asks all participants to follow these guidelines and be aware of the measures we’re taking to promote a safe experience. As community conditions evolve, we’ll adhere to standards set by the CDC, City of Detroit and State of Michigan health authorities. All COVID prevention policies are subject to change without notice. Visit www.VincentChin.org for details and updated information.

If matters arise to affect capacity limits related to safety, efforts will be taken to contact registered people in advance. Event planners cannot guarantee the venue capacity and are not responsible for situations that may arise beyond their control. Thank you for your understanding.

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