一年一度的紀念亞州和太平洋傳統月即將到來。華人是最早來到內華達的建州五族裔之一。為了紀念華裔前輩對美國對內州的貢獻，內華達華人協會將於5月18日下午1-4點在UNLV工程樓舉辦免費電影觀賞及座談，熱誠歡迎各界朋友蒞臨。
本次放映的是著名華裔電影製作人周敏導演彬製作的兩部紀錄片：《穿越唐納峰》（Crossing Donner Summit）和《回家》（Going Home）。
《穿越唐納峰》（Crossing Donner Summit）
這是周敏製作的鐵路三部曲之一。第一條橫貫北美大陸的鐵路建於1863年至1869年。從薩克拉門託到猶他州海岬峰的西段鐵路是由中央太平洋鐵路公司修建的，依靠的主要勞動力是10,000多名華工。大陸鐵路將東部的政治和商業中心與廣闊的西部州連線起來，有了這條鐵路。從墨西哥獨立不久的加利福尼亞才逐漸發展成為主要的政治和經濟力量，內華達州才不再與東部隔絕。全路中最高、最艱險的唐納峰路段是華工修築的。
這部紀錄片將觀眾帶到高高的內華達山脈，講述鐵路華工的故事：為什麼高山上會有一道“中國牆”？鐵路完工後發生了什麼？今天鐵路還在運營嗎？
休斯頓國際電影展銀獎作品《回家》（Going Home）
影片講述了一個發生在內華達的故事。卡林是內華達州北部80號州際公路上的一個小鎮。它曾經是第一條橫跨美國大陸的鐵路上的一個火車站。鐵路建成後，卡林成為鐵路維修中心，有華工在此居住。1996年，幾位卡林居民在自家附近意外發現了棺材碎片。隨後，人類學家在這裡發掘出了13具華人遺骸，後來被送往裡諾（Reno）、內州的大學拉斯維加斯校區（UNLV）等地進行研究和巡迴展覽。然而，卡林居民從未忘記這“13位中國祖先”。25年後“卡林13華人”的遺骨終於“回家”了。為什麼卡林，一個經歷過鐵路繁榮和衰落的小鎮，堅持迎接這13名華工的遺骨回家安葬？他們如何做到的？我們從中學到了什麼？你會在這部電影中找到答案。
內華達華人協會特別邀請了周敏導演及《回家》影片中關鍵人物、來自卡林的王麗珠女士會後與觀眾見面座談。
時間：5月18日下午1 – 4點； 地點：UNLV Advanced Engineering Building，免費停車：Cottage Grove Parking Garage
– Introduction to Crossing Donner Summit
The First Transcontinental Railroad, a monumental feat of engineering, was constructed from 1865 to 1869. The Central Pacific Railroad Company undertook the western section, stretching from Sacramento to Promontory Summit, Utah Territory. This ambitious project was made possible by the tireless efforts of over 10,000 Chinese workers. Their contribution was not just significant but pivotal, as it connected the East's political and business centers to the vast, unexplored territories of the West. This transformative infrastructure turned the once-isolated California into a major political and economic force and made the Battle-Born Nevada connected to the rest of the country.
The Chinese Workers, with their unwavering resilience and determination, constructed the highest, most difficult, and most critical segment of the entire railroad, crossing Donner Summit.
The documentary takes viewers to the high Sierra Nevada and tells stories about Chinese railroad workers: why is a “China Wall” on the high mountain? What happened to Chinese railroad workers after the construction was completed? Is the railroad still in operation?
– Introduction to Documentary Going Home
Carlin is a small town on I-80 in Northern Nevada. It used to be a railroad stop. After the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across America, Carlin became a railroad maintenance hub where Chinese maintenance workers lived. In 1996, several Carlin residents accidentally discovered fragments of coffins. Subsequently, anthropologists found the remains of 13 Chinese persons there. They were later sent to University of Reno, Las Vegas (UNLV), and other places for research and tour exhibitions. The study found that these Chinese laborers endured heavy physical labor and/or abuse during their lifetime. Except for the three identified, no one knew the identities of the other ten.
However, the bond between Carlin residents and these “13 Chinese ancestors” remained unbroken. They were determined to bring the remains back to Carlin, their home. Their heartfelt efforts lasted for 25 years. Finally, in 2021, “Carling 13” returned home. Why does Carlin, a town that has experienced the prosperity and decline of the railroad, insist on welcoming the remains of these 13 Chinese laborers home? How did they do it? What do we learn from it? You will find the answers in this film.
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