“A deep and personal portrait of a neighborhood and the activists who helped shape it” – San Francisco Chronicle

Against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement of the mid-1960s, a young San Francisco Chinatown resident’s exquisite footage captured the Asian American Movement from the perspective of young residents on the front lines of their historic neighborhood in transition. Publicly challenging the conservative views of their elders, their protests of the 1960s-1980s rattled the once quiet streets during the community’s shift in power and provoked unprecedented social change along the way.

JOSH CHUCK

Co-Director, Producer

Josh is a fourth-generation resident of San Francisco’s Chinatown, where his family has deep roots, including doctors, merchants, teachers, and pastors. With over 25 years of experience as a youth worker, filmmaker, and fundraiser, he is deeply committed to his community. He co-directed his first feature documentary, CHINATOWN RISING, alongside his father, Rev. Harry Chuck and has presented the film in various forms to over 300 audiences. He also recently co-directed the film Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America, which premiered in March, 2025. Josh takes great pride in the rich history of activism in his community and is passionate about sharing these vital stories in a personal and engaging way.

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