Living Music for Golden Mountains

Living Music for Golden Mountains

27 mins | Documentary, Music | Aug. 28, 1981

In 1936, Leo Lew immigrated to America, the “land of golden mountains,” from his native southern China. He came seeking fortune but discovered instead a mission closer to his heart — passing on the deep-rooted traditions of Cantonese folk music to new generations of Chinese Americans.

Living Music for Golden Mountains

27 mins | Documentary, Music | Aug. 28, 1981

Living Music for Golden Mountains
In 1936, Leo Lew immigrated to America, the “land of golden mountains,” from his native southern China. He came seeking fortune but discovered instead a mission closer to his heart — passing on the deep-rooted traditions of Cantonese folk music to new generations of Chinese Americans.
Producers
Original title Living Music for Golden Mountains
Directors Arthur Dong
Writers Elizabeth Meyer, Arthur Dong

Cast

Leo Lew

as Self