http://vincentchin.net Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:30:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In 1982, Vincent Chin was murdered in Detroit by two white autoworkers at the height of anti-Japanese sentiments. For the first time, Asian Americans around the country galvanized to form a real community and movement. If you have any photos or images from this time period (1982-1987), we would appreciate ... http://vincentchin.net/2008/07/21/seeking-images-for-vincent-chin-documentary/ Roland Hwang of Asian American Village has an article today, "Remembering the Historic Importance of the Vincent Chin Case." Just to start, you can reflect on the Vincent Chin case -- its legacy, its relevance to today’s civil rights climate. In the broader view, the Vincent Chin case continues to be ... http://vincentchin.net/2008/06/25/28/ "Fallout Central" did a recent interview with us on VINCENT WHO? You can listen to or download the interview here. "Fallout Central" (www.falloutcentral.com) is an online space designed to inform, spur dialogue and mobilize Asian Americans against the racism and prejudices facing Asian Americans in this country and beyond. ... http://vincentchin.net/2008/05/27/fallout-central-interview/ Last week, I attended a screening of the documentary, “A Dream in Doubt,” which tells the story of the first hate crime victim in the aftermath of September 11.  A Sikh immigrant named Balbir Singh Sodhi was shot five times in Phoenix, Arizona and died instantly. Apparently, Balbir had been “mistaken” ... http://vincentchin.net/2008/04/27/mistaken-identity/ I'm flying high from my trip to the windy city and our first two advanced screenings of VINCENT WHO?.  On April 19, our documentary had a special screening at the 13th annual Asian American Showcase in Chicago.  I want to take this chance to especially thank Tim Hugh, the festival director, who believed in the importance ... http://vincentchin.net/2008/04/21/chicago-the-journey-begins/ Hey folks, Another quick update.  We just returned from an exciting trip to Chicago.  Director Tony Lam, Executive Producer Catherine Park and yours truly were participating in both the Association of Asian American Studies Conference and the Asian American Film Showcase.  Thanks to Theresa Mah and Tim Hugh for the invites! We ... http://vincentchin.net/2008/04/21/chicago-chicago/ Asian Pacific Americans for Progress (APAP) is announced today that the Foundation for Asian American Independent Media (FAAIM) will present VINCENT WHO? in Chicago on April 19 at 5:30 pm at the Gene Siskel Film Center. The Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and ... http://vincentchin.net/2008/04/11/special-screening-of-vincent-who-in-chicago-on-april-19/ Hey everyone,Thanks for stopping by our new site.  I just wanted to tell you a little about the documentary and tell you how you can help! First, as with most independent films and documentaries, "Vincent Who?" is a true labor of love.  It all started in spring of 2007.  As the ... http://vincentchin.net/2008/04/02/welcome-and-thanks/ In 1982, Vincent Chin was brutally murdered in Detroit at the height of anti-Japanese sentiment. In a travesty of justice, the judge ruled it a case of manslaughter and the two killers, both autoworkers, never served a day in jail. More than twenty-five years later, that case remains a touchstone ... http://vincentchin.net/2008/04/01/vincent-who/ SD Alliance for APIAs is hosting "Hate Crimes: 25 Years After Vincent Chin," the final symposium in the National Townhalls on Hate Crimes, Asian Pacific Americans for Progress's nationwide series of meetings on the 25th year after the killing of Vincent Chin. Panelists include: ERIC BYLER, filmmaker & activist DAVID KAWAMOTO, Japanese American ... http://vincentchin.net/2007/07/17/updated-hate-crimes-25-years-after-vincent-chin-symposium-on-saturday-july-21/