For 'Love, Chinatown' Director, Neighborhood Is a ‘Symbol’ of Community Spirit
W hen director Lukas Dong set out to tell the story of Boston's Chinatown, he not only visited the neighborhood, but also its people. Then he discovered former longtime resident Cynthia Yee and current resident Gwen Liu, a bright-eyed college student, and knew they'd be perfect for his documentary assignment, "Love, Chinatown." Together, the two women explore the streets, memories, and emotions that define a neighborhood constantly balancing tradition and change. The film deb
DongDong Yang
Oct 15
How 'Love, Chinatown' Won the Heart of Cynthia Yee
The Sampan talks with Cynthia Yee, who is featured in the short documentary, "Love, Chinatown."
Adam Smith
Oct 15
Nonprofit Health Uganda Helps Fill in Where USAID Left Off
The nonprofit Health Uganda is providing needed scopes and other medical devices to boost healthcare in southern Uganda.
Adam Smith
Oct 14
Armed With Thoreau Scholarship, Former Chinatown Student Hopes to Give Back
E ach weekday for several years, Macki Mei would take the 40-minute subway ride from her childhood home in Dorchester to Chinatown, where...
Adam Smith
Oct 10