Forbidden City, U.S.A. (1989)
- Directed by
- Arthur Dong
- Genre
- documentary, music
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 56 min
- Rating
- 7.5 of 10 from 2 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
This documentary looks back at a San Francisco nightclub where Chinese American performers entertained audiences for decades. Former dancers, musicians, and comedians share their memories of working at the club and the challenges they faced.
nostalgiccelebratorylivelyhistoricalintimaterevealingaffectionatebittersweet
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