As Historic Chinatowns worldwide are squeezed by shifting demographics and urban development, Boston's has cultivated a resilient spirit of self-advocacy embodied by protagonists Cynthia Yee and Gwen Liu. From bakeries and dim sum shops to mahjong clubs and banquet halls, Cynthia and Gwen present the neighborhood's journey as a testament to community, adaptability, and telling one's own story.

The short documentary will premiere Thursday, Nov. 13 (9 p.m. ET), right here on the GBH YouTube channel. Director Lukas Dong will join us in the live chat!

At GBH, we love having the opportunity to highlight the people in our own community. This fall we’re putting an even bigger spotlight on the stories closest to home through GBH Local Lens. Tune into GBH-2 Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET for films and documentaries from right in our own backyard! Learn more here: https://www.wgbh.org/tv-shows/series/local-lens

GBH is seeking films by filmmakers from the New England region or stories pertinent to New England audiences, who want to share their work with our viewers! Learn more and submit your film here: https://www.wgbh.org/tv-shows/....submit-your-film-to-

Funding for this program was provided by Oxford Properties: https://www.125lincolnboston.com/#story

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