Documentary

Wong Chin Foo was a remarkable figure of the Gilded Age, known for his fearless advocacy for equal rights and his role as a pioneering journalist and speaker who humiliated racists in public debates.

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This proposed documentary explores Wong's extraordinary life, from his privileged upbringing in China to his struggles as an American citizen whose rights were stripped away by the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.

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Through his passionate efforts to influence socio-political change, Wong has left a legacy as a trailblazer for today's activists.

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Consultants for this inspiring documentary include Wong's great-great grandson Wang Fan, a bestselling historian in China; and Scott Seligman, author of "The First Chinese American: The Remarkable Life of Wong Chin Foo."

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