This year marks the 35th anniversary of Vincent Chin's murder. If you're in Seattle, the Wing Luke Museum is revisiting the landmark case with a special screening of the seminal documentary Who Killed Vincent Chin?, followed by a panel discussion with filmmaker Renee Tajima-Pena, Marsha Chien (Washington State Assistant Attorney General, Wing Luke Civil Rights Unit), Connie So (University of Washington American Ethnic Studies, Principal Lecturer) and Rich Stolz (OneAmerica, Executive Director).
It's happening Saturday, May 13 at the Wing Luke Museum. Here are some more details:
Who Killed Vincent Chin? Film Screening
Saturday, May 13
1:30pm - 4:30 pm
Wing Luke Museum
719 S King St
Seattle WA 98104
In 1982, Vincent Chin was beaten to death with a baseball bat by two white men in Detroit. Chin’s killers were convicted, but never served a day in prison for their crime. Thirty-five years later, we revisit this Academy Award-nominated documentary that explored the impact of his death and flaws in the justice system in the wake of the outcry from the Asian American community. Limited seating! (USA, 1987, Documentary, 87 minutes, English)
Filmmaker Renee Tajima-Pena will be present. A panel discussion will follow. Panelists include:
- Marsha Chien (Washington State Assistant Attorney General, Wing Luke Civil Rights Unit)
- Connie So (University of Washington American Ethnic Studies, Principal Lecturer)
- Rich Stolz (OneAmerica, Executive Director)
Adults - $10
Seniors/Students - $5
The Wing's Members - FREE
Call 206.623.5124 to reserve your tickets.
Sponsorship provided by BNY Mellon Wealth Management
For further information, refer to Facebook or the museum's website.