Chinatown Rising Film Screening & Conversation with Co-Director Joshua Chuck
May 8, 2025 12:00 pm
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Teachers Association (SJDCTA) Social Justice CommitteeÌýand Empowering Positive Initiatives for Change (EPIC) Learning Community invite you to a special on-campus screening of the acclaimed documentary:Ìý
Chinatown Rising:ÌýFilm Screening + Conversation with Co-Director Joshua Chuck
Thursday, May 8, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Dawn MabalonÌýForum
Chinatown RisingÌýblends powerful archival footage with personal narrative to tell the untold stories of San Francisco’s Chinatown during the civil rights movement. Co-directed by Joshua Chuck, the film captures the spirit of grassroots activism, cultural identity, and the ongoing struggle for equity—stories that still resonate deeply today. Following the screening, we’re honored to welcome Joshua ChuckÌýfor a live conversation and Q&A.
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ the Director:
Joshua Chuck, Co-Director & Producer
Born and raised in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Josh has spent over 25 years working in and for his community—as a youth worker, filmmaker, and fundraiser. His storytelling work focuses on amplifying the voices of underserved communities across the city. He currently leads the UPS Community Internship in San Francisco, a hands-on immersion program for company leadership, andÌýChinatown RisingÌýmarks his feature film debut.
This is a unique opportunity to explore the intersections of history, activism, and cultural pride—we hope you’ll join us.