Immigrant residents of a “shift-bed” apartment in the heart of New York City’s Chinatown share their stories of personal and political upheaval. As the bed transforms into a stage, the film reveals the collective history of the Chinese in the United States through conversations, autobiographical monologues, and theatrical movement pieces. Shot in the kitchens, bedrooms, wedding halls, cafés, and mahjong parlors of Chinatown, this provocative hybrid documentary addresses issues of privacy, intimacy, and urban life.
Released: May 10, 2014
Runtime: 64 minutes
Genre: Documentary, History
Stars: Yi Chun Cao, Linda Chan, Chung Qing Che, Ellen Ho, Yun Xiu Huang, Sheut Hing Lee
Crew: Lynne Sachs (Producer), Sean Hanley (Cinematography), Sean Hanley (Editor), Bryan Chang (Sound Recordist), Stephen Vitiello (Music), Amanda Katz (Sound Recordist)