This episode was so much fun to record!  I was able to get a mini tour of Chinatown with two SF natives who grew up down there, Josh Chuck, co-producer and co-director of the documentary film Chinatown Rising, and my mom Brenda!  It was really fun to capture the sounds of Chinatown on this recording, I hope you enjoy!  A few FACT CHECK items:  I said Pan-Pacific Exposition, but I meant The Golden Gate International Exposition of 1939.  And I also said my mom's grandparents immigrated here in the 1870's, but I meant to say my mom's GREAT-grandparents.



After a little walk through the streets, we ended up at the historic Donaldina Cameron House, where we met Harry Chuck who had worked there as director for over 40 years.  He captured footage of various social justice moments during the 1960's-1980's.  Flash forward over 40 years and he and Josh were able to produce a film about that era.  It is wonderful to see some moments in SF history that many of us would otherwise never be able to see.



For now Chinatown Rising is limited to school and community viewings, but it will be available for rent via streaming soon, so stay tuned!  To learn more about the film you can go to https://www.chinatownrising.com or follow them on social media @chinatownrising



Thanks to all my guests, Harry and Josh Chuck and special thanks to my mom for showing me a little bit more about where she grew up!



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