Come celebrate the launch of a new, limited‐edition DVD anthology by renown filmmaker Arthur Dong ‐ STORIES FROM CHINESE AMERICA: THE ARTHUR DONG COLLECTION, VOL. 2!
Headlining the event will be a screening of the newly scored 1916 silent film, THE CURSE OF QUON GWON, the earliest known Chinese American feature film that Arthur helped rescue during his work on the documentary, HOLLYWOOD CHINESE. Arthur will be on hand to give a tour of the many hours of extra archival and interview footage that comes with this new DVD anthology.
The launch party will also include a guest appearance by the Grant Avenue Follies. A reception follows with door prizes.
When: November 13, 2010 (Saturday), 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Four Star Theatre | 2200 Clement Street (between 23rd & 24th Avenues) San Francisco, CA 94121
Tickets: $25 minimum donation.
You can purchase tickets at Brown Paper Tickets online with a $1.99 service charge
Some tickets are available for purchase without the online service fee at Four Star Theatre and at the Asian American Studies Department (SFSU). Please contact ahead of time to check availability of the tickets at these locations:
Four Star Theatre | 415‐666‐3488
Asian American Studies | 415‐338‐2273
Donations gladly accepted if unable to attend; please mail checks payable to “Asian American Studies” to:
AAS Department
SF State University 1600 Holloway Ave. – EP 103
San Francisco, CA 94132
In accordance with University policy, your donation to Asian American Studies at SF State University will be deposited with and administered by the University Corporation, San Francisco State, which is a non‐profit auxiliary organization of the University and is tax‐exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your donation is tax‐deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Premiere Sponsor: Lee Neighborhood Theaters
Supporting Sponsors: Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) and SFSU’s Asian Student Union
This is an Asian American Studies event. Proceeds will support Asian American Studies programs and students. Thank you for your support!
Arrive early for best theatre seats. Wheelchair accessible.
