27 films in 15 programs were presented live and in person at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures series, “Hollywood Chinese: The First 100 Years”. Guest programed by Arthur Dong, the month-long series ran Nov 4-27, 2022 and included special guests Nancy Kwan, James Hong, Joan Chen and others. More info here.

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, OUTFEST honored Arthur Dong amongst their selections for ARCHITECTS OF OUTFEST: individuals who have made a significant contribution to sharing LGBTQ+ stories through the organization, its film festivals, its archival work, and its support of new, aspiring filmmakers.

Hollywood Chinese: The Chinese in American Feature Films has launched to critical acclaim: selected a “Critic’s Choice” by Kenneth Turan at the Los Angeles Times and one of “13 Smart Must-Read Books on Race and Hate” by The Advocate. Winner: the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature.

Watch clips from seven award-winning films by Arthur Dong. With a focus on Asian American and LGBT stories, Arthur’s films have been honored with over 100 film excellence awards, including three Sundance Festival awards, the Peabody, an Oscar nomination, five Emmy nominations, Berlin’s Teddy Award, and Taipei’s Golden Horse Award. Full length versions are available to watch anytime on demand here.

“Put on some music from the 1930s and 1940s, and step into the intoxicating and magical world of the Chinese American nightclub scene. Enjoy!” –Lisa See

Forbidden City, USA reveals stories of sassy and daring entertainers from a golden era of Chinatown nightclubs in San Francisco Chinatown. Inspiring personal journeys and stunning images of Asian American performers who defied barriers to pursue showbiz dreams — now in print, VOD and DVD. Winner: the American Book Award.

The California LGBT Arts Alliance honored Arthur Dong with its inaugural Trailblazer Award. The organization is a network of over 1,000 artists and 70 non-profit arts organizations working to promote artistic collaborations. Executive director Dante Alencastre said: “We hold you in high regard as an artist with qualities that personify our tenets of social justice, culture equity and preservation of queer history.” Pictured, from left: Dante Alencastre, Arthur Dong, and founder Greg Day.

Hollywood Chinese at the Formosa offers a nostalgic, yet thought-provoking look into cinema’s fascination with the Chinese. Commissioned by the legendary Formosa Cafe in West Hollywood, the exhibit highlights photos and lobby cards from Arthur Dong’s collection of movie memorabilia depicting the Chinese in American feature films. Photo by Max Shapovalov.

The Library of Congress has selected The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor for their permanent collection of films that demonstrate long-term significance for future researchers and the public. Official selections for the collection exemplify the wide range of U.S. film productions and reflect the diversity of American thought and experience.