Who Killed Vincent Chin? (1987)

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 ... See full summary »

Directors:

Christine Choy, Renee Tajima-Pena

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 1 nomination.

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

asian american | racism

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Genres:

Crime | Documentary

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Mandarin

Release Date:

11 March 1987 (USA)

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

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