Who Killed Vincent Chin?(1987)
87 min · Documentary · Directed by Christine Choy, Renee Tajima-Peña
Released
This film recounts the murder of Vincent Chin, an automotive engineer mistaken as Japanese who was slain by an assembly line worker who blamed him for the competition by the Japanese auto makers that were threatening his job. It then recounts how that murderer escaped justice in the court system. Restored by the Academy Film Archive and The Film Foundation, in association with the Museum of Chinese in America. Restoration funding provided by the Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation, with additional support provided by Todd Phillips.
Where to watch
Not available to stream, rent, or buy in the US yet.
US release dates
- Theatrical
- March 11, 1987
- Back in theaters (Restored Version, NYFF (HBO))
- October 2, 2021
