The Last Mayor of Chinatown tells the story of Yuen Yee, who served as the last honorary mayor of Pittsburgh’s Chinatown and collected one of the largest known archive of local Chinese history. Told through images, documents, and artifacts, the film interweaves excerpts from Yee’s memoir with his daughter Shirley’s contemporary commentary to show his instrumental role in supporting newly arrived immigrants and establishing mutual aid initiatives. Through the Yee family’s story, we learn about the rise, decline, and rediscovery of Pittsburgh’s Chinatown.
Director/Producer: Lena Chen
Cinematography: Audrey Medrano
Sound Design: Jessica Fuquay
The Last Mayor of Chinatown tells the story of Yuen Yee, who served as the last honorary mayor of Pittsburgh’s Chinatown and collected one of the largest known archive of local Chinese history. Told through images, documents, and artifacts, the film interweaves excerpts from Yee’s memoir with his daughter Shirley’s contemporary commentary to show his instrumental role in supporting newly arrived immigrants and establishing mutual aid initiatives. Through the Yee family’s story, we learn about the rise, decline, and rediscovery of Pittsburgh’s Chinatown.
Director/Producer: Lena Chen
Cinematography: Audrey Medrano
Sound Design: Jessica Fuquay