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Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story

Season 1 Episode 1 | 55m 05s

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.

Aired: 05/12/24 | Expires: 05/31/25
Extras
The importance of the life, art, and activism of Chinese American photographer Corky Lee.
Corky Lee’s rare images of the Asian American Movement on the East Coast in the 1970s.
Photographer Corky Lee’s quest to document Asian American history, culture, and activism.
Lee’s iconic photo put a protest against police brutality on the front page of the Post.