The Fall of the I-Hotel


57m 1984

Brief Synopsis

The story of San Francisco's most famous housing confrontation is the story of the Manong -- aging Filipino immigrants who came to the U.S. in search of better lives for themselves and their families. The thousands that were never reunited with their loved-ones, lived in the International Hotel, a M

Cast & Crew

Curtis Choy

Director

Film Details

Also Known As
Fall of the I-Hotel
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1984

Technical Specs

Duration
57m

Synopsis

The story of San Francisco's most famous housing confrontation is the story of the Manong -- aging Filipino immigrants who came to the U.S. in search of better lives for themselves and their families. The thousands that were never reunited with their loved-ones, lived in the International Hotel, a Manilatown landmark and community center slated for redevelopment in the seventies.

Film Details

Also Known As
Fall of the I-Hotel
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1984

Technical Specs

Duration
57m

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