Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story

such an important message- corky lee made such a difference to the asian american community and deserves the recognition

claraੈ✩‧₊˚

Lovely documentary about a photographer I was unfamiliar with, but whose work I recognized. Well put together and fascinating.

Alise Chaffins

Too democratic but I need his archiving practice

rhehaha

an actual icon and legend <3

jj

The OG Asian American documentarian from Manhattan Chinatown - in his own words “The undisputed, unofficial photographer laureate for Asian America”.

tomchan333

Check your local listings. https://youtu.be/RB9Jl3-HXa0?si=dSiD5mYKx4cjC7DM

CelluloidGriot

Went to this screening on a whim and I’m so happy I did. What Corky Lee has done, not only for the Asian American community, but for American history in general, is truly an inspiration. As a young Asian American photographer learning about my culture’s place in America,…

lo

saw this at the Boston Asian American Film Festival. definitely made me feel things and I teared up multiple times throughout the movie. his photography has done so much for the aapi community and in itself is a wonderful archive of American history and visual culture. his…

chanfuciuss

pretty dated style of documentary, and lacked intention behind it (compared to free chol soo lee, which did a much better job telling a complete story). but overall i still learned new things about corky and the history of asian americans in new york.

cozmonaughty