The Legacy of Charlie Chan

The Legacy of Charlie Chan (2006)

June 20th, 20060h 14min

Documentary
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Overview

Short documentary on the screen depiction and public reception of fictional Chinese-American detective character Charlie Chan, as well as cultural perceptions of Asians during the 1920s and 1930s.


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