Miss Chinatown
Originally released in 1995. Miss Chinatown is a feature film. directed by Paul Wong. At just 5 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Miss Chinatown juxtaposes the views of eight subjects against the background image of a beauty pageant: the Miss Chinese-Vancouver 1996. The subjects are all full or part ethnic Chinese, together they represent a diverse face of the Chinese-Canadian community, they present different perspectives on identity, home, sex and race. The contestants are seen going through the paces in the cheong-san (traditional side slit dress) segment of the live television spectacle.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Video Out
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miss Chinatown about?
Miss Chinatown juxtaposes the views of eight subjects against the background image of a beauty pageant: the Miss Chinese-Vancouver 1996. The subjects are all full or part ethnic Chinese, together ...
Who directed Miss Chinatown?
Miss Chinatown was directed by Paul Wong.
How long is Miss Chinatown?
Miss Chinatown has a runtime of 0 hours and 5 minutes (5 minutes total).
When was Miss Chinatown released?
Miss Chinatown was released on January 1, 1995 in theaters.