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“Its intimate, as-it-happened cinéma-vérité style draws you in, and soon this family trip takes the twists and turns of a compelling detective story. A surprising, sobering history lesson… The Boston Globe

“FAR EAST DEEP SOUTH is a beautiful, emotional journey. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four out of four stars.”MovieGuide

“A gorgeous and moving story that unveils an important part of American history.” – Edward Douglas, The Weekend Warrior

“FAR EAST DEEP SOUTH is more than a movie. It’s a life changing experience.” – Jimmy Cheung, Ascend

Discover the Untold Story of the Mississippi Chinese in FAR EAST DEEP SOUTH
Welcome to the official website of FAR EAST DEEP SOUTH, the award-winning documentary feature that uncovers the little-known history of the Chinese American community in Mississippi. Follow the Chiu family as they embark on an emotional journey to the Deep South in search of their lost family roots. Along the way, they connect with local residents and historians who reveal the complex racial dynamics of the segregated South—and the vital role of Chinese immigrants in Mississippi during that era. The film explores the lasting impact of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and highlights how deeply Chinese American families, like the Chius, are woven into the fabric of American history.

FAR EAST DEEP SOUTH made its US Broadcast Premiere on the World Channel (PBS) series “America ReFramed”. Visit our screenings page to find out where you can watch our film.

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  • Tue
    14
    Jan
    2025

    Oxford Film Festival Alumni Screening

    7:00-9:30 PM CST

    Malco Oxford Commons Cinema Grill
    206 Commonwealth Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655

    Free Admission.
    Screening of “Far East Deep South”
    Followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Balwin Chiu and cast member Emerald Dunn. Moderated by Sarah Hennigan.

    RSVP Here

  • Thu
    16
    Jan
    2025

    Harding University

    6:00-8:00 PM CT

    Harding University - Reynolds Recital Hall
    100 Burks Blvd

    Searcy, AR, 

    Screening and discussion with Baldwin Chiu (Producer) IN-PERSON

  • Thu
    27
    Feb
    2025

    Pepperdine University

    5:30-7:30 PM PT

    Elkins Auditorium
    24255 Pacific Coast Highway
    Malibu, CA 90263

    Screening and discussion with Larissa Lam (Director) and Baldwin Chiu (Producer) IN-PERSON

    Event Details

  • Sat
    08
    Mar
    2025

    Arcadia Chinese Baptist Church

    2:00-4:30 PM

    100 West Duarte Road
    Arcadia, CA 91007

    Registration

    Join us for a free screening and discussion on Healing and Storytelling: Asian American History and Intergenerational Well-being in the church.

  • Sat
    12
    Apr
    2025

    Healing and Storytelling: Screening and Discussion

    2:00pm-4:30pm

    Brooklyn Chinese Baptist Church

    5123 7th Avenue

    Brooklyn, NY 11220

     Join this special screening of Far East Deep South in New York, followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers, an Asian American scholar, and a mental health practitioner on April 12, 2:00-4:30 PM at Brooklyn Chinese Baptist Church.

    Admission is FREE, thanks to the grant funding of the KT Foundation.

     

  • Sat
    26
    Apr
    2025

    GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live

    1-3PM Doors open 12:30pm

    800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015

    Free Admission, but RSVP required.

    Celebrate the start of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in style at the GRAMMY Museum.  Enjoy a free screening of the multi-award-winning documentary Far East Deep South—a powerful film that uncovers an untold chapter of American history. The screening will be followed by an engaging Q&A featuring director and singer-songwriter Larissa Lam, producer and rapper Baldwin Chiu (aka Only Won), and Emmy Award-winning music composer Nathan Wang, plus a special live musical performance by Larissa Lam and Only Won (aka Baldwin Chiu). This event is dedicated in memory of the film’s main subject, Charles Chiu.

    Event Details and RSVP for your free tickets

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