Paper Angels
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In 1915, eager, hopeful, and frightened Chinese immigrants await permission to cross San Francisco Bay and enter the United States. While in the detention center on Angel Island, the main characters confront the indignity of being treated as aliens as they try to realize their dreams for a better li
Film Details
Also Known As
American Playhouse (06/17/86)
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1985
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
In 1915, eager, hopeful, and frightened Chinese immigrants await permission to cross San Francisco Bay and enter the United States. While in the detention center on Angel Island, the main characters confront the indignity of being treated as aliens as they try to realize their dreams for a better life.
Director
John Lone
Director
Cast
Rosalind Chao
Joan Chen
James Hong
David Huang
Beulah Quo
Victor Wong
Ping Wu
Mike Genovese
Dennis Gong Dun
Crew
Miranda Barry
Director Of Program Development ("American Playhouse")
Roy Christopher
Art Direction
David M Davis
Executive Director ("American Playhouse")
Ricki Franklin
Producer
Phylis Geller
Executive Producer
Lucia Hwong
Music
Lindsay Law
Executive Producer ("American Playhouse")
Genevieve Lim
Play As Source Material ("Paper Angels")
Genevieve Lim
Writer
Richard Pagano
Casting
George Reisenberger
Lighting Designer
Terence Tam Soon
Costume Designer
Roy Stewart
Videotape Editor
Film Details
Also Known As
American Playhouse (06/17/86)
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1985
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
