Spikes to Spindles
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Subject: Social Sciences, Business
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Collection Name: WGBH Open Vault
Abstract: Ben Lee comments on employment in Chinatown garment industry. Say Brother presentation of From Spikes to Spindles, a 1975 film about the struggle of Chinese immigrants in major urban areas in the United States to adapt socially and economically, as well as to gain responsiveness to their needs as citizens. Program includes an excerpt from a previously aired interview with May Ling Tong (Director of the Chinese American Civic Association) from Program 708 ('Dismissing Some Myths About Chinese Americans') and the 'Community Calendar.' Produced by Barbara Barrow. Directed by Conrad White.
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Language: English
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