Launched in Fall 2020, Chinatown Shorts: You Are Here is a short form film series highlighting the human pillars from San Francisco’s historic neighborhood and beyond. Each film portrait is a specific entry point into historic Chinatown through the lens of a community member and their inspiring contributions that have shaped their neighborhood and city.

We will be showing two films in this screening:

CURIOSITY MAN: The World of Victor Tung

Directed by Corey Tong and Penelope Wong

With an emerging international following, Chinatown’s colorful artist and preeminent couture designer infuses a lifetime of memories into his creations: paintings, photographs, sculptures, and one-of-a-kind wearable pieces of art – inspiring endless creativity for all who experience his dynamic work.

BECOMING POLKA DOTS 

Directed by James Q. Chan

No longer just clothing, Dorothy Quock’s hand-made wardrobe are her personal artifacts that embody the singular and extraordinary life of this 88-year-old colorful fashionista, social justice activist, and community treasure.

There will be a mini live fashion show with community members modeling Dorothy Polka Dot’s dynamic designs follow the screening.