Wah Ching press conference in San Francisco

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KPIX-TV news footage from 4/2/1968 with reporter Belva Davis featuring scenes from a press conference by the Wah Ching organization in San Francisco and spokesman George Woo. He states that Wah Ching is "a self-help organization" for the youth of Chinatown, many of whom have dropped out of school and are unable to find decent jobs. They want to lease a building and set up training programs to address this social issue. Includes views of Chinese American youths strolling along the sidewalk. Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.

Note: this film reversal print was remastered in 4K (4096 x 2970) using our new Lasergraphics ScanStation film scanner, in January 2021.

 

Date
4/2/1968
Format
16mm b&w reversal print, with co-magnetic soundtrack
Digital Format
mp4 file
Genre
local newsfilm
Copyright Holder
CBS5 KPIX-TV
Duration
3:20
Identifier
KPIX 35068
Views
1490

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