The Chinese exclusion act
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
[Arlington, Virginia] : PBS Distribution, [2018].
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nanuet Public Library - Adult Non-Entertainment DVD | 305.89 Chi | On Shelf |
| Wurtsboro-Mamakating Library - Adult Non-Entertainment DVD | DVD 305.89 Chinese Exclusion Act | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Chinese -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Chinese Americans -- History -- 19th century.
Documentary television programs.
Immigrants -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- Emigration and immigration -- Government policy -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- Emigration and immigration -- History -- 19th century.
Chinese Americans -- History -- 19th century.
Documentary television programs.
Immigrants -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- Emigration and immigration -- Government policy -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- Emigration and immigration -- History -- 19th century.
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Published
[Arlington, Virginia] : PBS Distribution, [2018].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 160 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
841887036610
Notes
General Note
"A special presentation of American Experience"--Container.
General Note
Special features: over 15 minutes of bonus video: Symbolism of the Chinese Dragon; George Frisbie Hoar; Charles Sing; 2012 Congressional acknowledgement of the Chinese Exclusion Act.
Participants/Performers
Narrated by Hoon Lee.
Description
Examine the origin, history and impact of the 1882 law that made it illegal for Chinese workers to come to America and for Chinese nationals already here ever to become U.S. citizens. The first in a long line of acts targeting the Chinese for exclusion, it remained in force for more than 60 years.
Target Audience
Rating: TV-PG.
System Details
DVD, NTSC Region 1, widescreen, English 5.1 surround.
Language
In English, with English SDH subtitles.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Burns, R., & Lee, H. (2018). The Chinese exclusion act . PBS Distribution.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Burns, Ric and Hoon Lee. 2018. The Chinese Exclusion Act. PBS Distribution.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Burns, Ric and Hoon Lee. The Chinese Exclusion Act PBS Distribution, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Burns, Ric, and Hoon Lee. The Chinese Exclusion Act PBS Distribution, 2018.
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