Flyer for Moca Cinema: History of NYC's Chinatown: Wednesday, October 14 · 6:30 PM at Museum of Chinese in America

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Moca Cinema: History of NYC's Chinatown

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MOCA screens two episodes about Chinatown's history, followed by a producer and community conversation.

This evening connects the history of Manhattan's Chinatown to later Chinese communities in Sunset Park, Flushing and Elmhurst. After two episodes, producers Andrew Chow Guidone and Joy Lau join community leaders Rev. Bayer Lee and Angela Li, giving the screening a valuable local, present-tense dimension.

What to expect

Register for a two-hour, in-person program at the Museum of Chinese in America. The evening combines two documentary episodes with a post-screening conversation featuring producers and Chinatown community representatives.

Good to know

  • The program runs from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM.
  • The event is open to the general public.
  • Advance registration is offered on the museum's event page.
  • Two episodes from History of NYC's Chinatown will screen.

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Common questions

When is the screening?

The program runs from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM on October 14.

What will be shown?

MOCA will show episodes two and three of History of NYC's Chinatown.

Is there a discussion afterward?

Yes, producers and two featured community leaders will join the conversation.

Who may attend?

The museum identifies this in-person event as open to the general public.