A multi-generational movement mobilizes to protect Chinatown from encroaching luxury real estate developments.

The phrase “hot earth” is the literal translation of the Chinese word 熱土 (yeet-tow), which carries a double meaning: love for the homeland, and hot piece of real estate.

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Official Selection at NorthWestFest International Documentary Film Festival, Heart of the City Film Festival.

Documentary (7 min)

Credits: Writer, Director, Director of Photography, Editor, Colorist

Produced by Chanel Ly