Machines | Covered Roots: The History of Vancouver's Chinese Farms
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Less that 100 years ago, 'eating local' was not a luxury but a reality. So who fed Vancouver? Discover the little-know history of Chinese farms in the Vancouver area, as told by the farming families themselves. Includes rare photos and old family videos. Produced by: Chinese Canadian Stories (www.chinesecanadian.ubc.ca). Created by: Alejandro Yoshizawa and Wendy Phung.
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Now they are sold to Vietnamese and East Indians.
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cried at the end. this is powerful and a story that needs to be heard!
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great documentary, part of our local history. and Steve... shut it- you've missed the point of this piece entirely.
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Wow, I really loved this doc. I'd love this to be shown in schools around Vancouver and Richmond.
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good documentary