Film summary

Two Korean American children of liquor store owners reconcile their own dreams with those of their immigrant parents. They confront the complex legacies of LA's racial landscape, including the 1991 murder of Latasha Harlins and the 1992 uprisings sparked by the police beating of Rodney King, while engaged in current struggles for social and economic justice. Co-presented with The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM).
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Introduction

These suggested readings provide a range of perspectives on issues raised by the POV documentary Liquor Store Dreams and allow for deeper engagement.

Contributors

This reading list was compiled by Susan Conlon & Kim Dorman of the Princeton Public Library.