Culture

Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story

Using his camera as a “weapon against injustice,” Chinese American photographer Corky Lee’s art is his activism. His unforgettable images of Asian American life empowered generations. This film’s intimate portrait reveals the triumphs and tragedies of the man behind the lens.

Schedule

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    Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story: TVSS: Key Art

    Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story

    Wednesday
    May 6

    1 Hour

    Chinese American photographer Corky Lee documents the celebrations, struggles and daily lives of Asian American and Pacific Islanders, assembling an astonishing archive of nearly one million images.
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    Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story: TVSS: Key Art

    Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story

    Thursday
    May 7

    1 Hour

    Chinese American photographer Corky Lee documents the celebrations, struggles and daily lives of Asian American and Pacific Islanders, assembling an astonishing archive of nearly one million images.
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    Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story: TVSS: Key Art

    Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story

    Thursday
    May 7

    1 Hour

    Chinese American photographer Corky Lee documents the celebrations, struggles and daily lives of Asian American and Pacific Islanders, assembling an astonishing archive of nearly one million images.
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    Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story: TVSS: Key Art

    Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story

    Saturday
    May 9

    1 Hour

    Chinese American photographer Corky Lee documents the celebrations, struggles and daily lives of Asian American and Pacific Islanders, assembling an astonishing archive of nearly one million images.

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