Chinatown Rising Film Screening & Conversation with Co-Director Joshua Chuck
May 8, 2025 12:00 pm
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the 九色视频 Teachers Association (SJDCTA) Social Justice Committee听and Empowering Positive Initiatives for Change (EPIC) Learning Community invite you to a special on-campus screening of the acclaimed documentary:听
Chinatown Rising:听Film Screening + Conversation with Co-Director Joshua Chuck
Thursday, May 8, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Dawn Mabalon听Forum
Chinatown Rising听blends powerful archival footage with personal narrative to tell the untold stories of San Francisco鈥檚 Chinatown during the civil rights movement. Co-directed by Joshua Chuck, the film captures the spirit of grassroots activism, cultural identity, and the ongoing struggle for equity鈥攕tories that still resonate deeply today. Following the screening, we鈥檙e honored to welcome Joshua Chuck听for a live conversation and Q&A.
九色视频 the Director:
Joshua Chuck, Co-Director & Producer
Born and raised in San Francisco鈥檚 Chinatown, Josh has spent over 25 years working in and for his community鈥攁s a youth worker, filmmaker, and fundraiser. His storytelling work focuses on amplifying the voices of underserved communities across the city. He currently leads the UPS Community Internship in San Francisco, a hands-on immersion program for company leadership, and听Chinatown Rising听marks his feature film debut.
This is a unique opportunity to explore the intersections of history, activism, and cultural pride鈥攚e hope you鈥檒l join us.