News Archive - 2024

Overly Honest Review: “The Arthur Dong Collection is a must-own for documentary enthusiasts and anyone interested in the deeper aspects of the human experience. By challenging viewers to confront complex issues through the lens of personal narratives, Dong not only entertains but also educates and inspires. This collection is a journey unlike any other for those looking to enrich their understanding of identity, justice, and representation. It proves that film can be both a mirror reflecting the human condition and a catalyst for broader societal change.” Full review here.

Geek Vibes Nation review: “The Arthur Dong Collection is a rewarding set of films that explores engrossing topics with great care and understanding. From the smaller, more personal snapshots to the decades-spanning plight of a major segment of the population, you have stories that enlighten on every scale. The material is often harrowing, but there is enough variety within this presentation to avoid this being a grueling experience. Kino Lorber has released a Blu-Ray featuring a pretty solid A/V presentation and a new disc of incredible special features. If you are a documentary fan, this one is essential viewing. Highly Recommended.” Full review here.

The Arthur Dong Collection has been selected for inclusion in Dayton 24/7 Now’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide. Pre-order the box-set here. Pre-orders are generally sent several days in advance of street date.

The Arthur Dong Collection is #3 on Autostaddle’s Top Ten List of 2024 Queer Video Releases. Senior Editor Drew Burnett Gregory writes: “While the film industry at large may be shying away from queer stories, the home video market has never been better.” Read the full story here:

Kino Lorber announces the release of the Arthur Dong Collection, a 3-disc collection of ten films by Arthur Dong. The Blu-ray has a release date of December 31, 2024, with a SRP of $49.95. In the collection are four hours of bonus features that include shorts, featurettes, additional interviews, outtakes, and trailers. The Blu-ray also includes a booklet essay by film critic Alonso Duralde, and a filmography gallery.

We’re pleased to announce these titles from Arthur Dong are now streaming — to rent or own. More info here (North America only)

With over 150 awards to his name, the full scope of Arthur Dong’s storytelling mastery is brought to light in this Blu-ray collection of films that explore the LGBTQ experience. These critically acclaimed and award-winning films powerfully illustrate the many faces of the gay rights struggle in America, and dramatically reveal the social consequences of individual actions in America’s culture war over LGBTQ issues. Release date: June 25, 2024. Pre-order here.

Arthur Dong’s storytelling mastery is brought to light in this Blu-ray collection of films that explore the Asian American experience. This illuminating anthology includes four films spanning over 30 years that showcase Dong’s historically acute focus on Asian Americans at the crossroads with Hollywood, pop culture, tradition, immigration, racism, and genocide. Release date: June 25, 2024. Pre-order here.

Restored by UCLA Film & TV Archive from original negatives, Forbidden City, USA is now available to stream free on Kanopy. Watch it in the North American region with an approved public library card or university log-in at Kanopy.com.

We’re delighted to announce that Sewing Woman is now available to stream free on Kanopy! This is a newly restored version by UCLA Film & TV Archive, produced from original negatives. Academy Award® nomination for best short documentary, and narrated by veteran actress Lisa Lu, Watch it free in the North American region with an approved public library card or university log-in at Kanopy.com