Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story

Jennifer Takaki’s PHOTOGRAPHIC JUSTICE: THE CORKY LEE STORY honors the colorful life and legacy of NYC Chinese American photographer Corky Lee. Famous for having taken over 800,000 photos of the Asian American community, Corky had committed his life to documenting our ever-growing histories of resistance, struggle, and celebration. Lee’s photographs of Asian America capture the indescribable, offering visual portals into the inner worlds of human life and connection. From photos of anti-war movements to hot dog eating contests, Lee’s artful vignettes seem to live and breathe in this documentary, sharing with us his reverence for the vibrant and interwoven souls of Asian America.

Filmmaker Jennifer Takaki and Producer Linda Woo expected to attend for a post-screening Q&A.

Community Partners: Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA), Chinese Historical Society of America (CHSA), Chinatown Media & Arts Collaborative (CMAC), Asian American Journalists Association SF, OCA San Mateo, OCA San Francisco, Chinese Culture Center

Preceded By

TRACING HISTORY

Directed by Jalena Keane-Lee

A Chinese American mother and daughter reflect and connect as they serach for their family history in the Sierra Nevadas.