The Chinese Culture Center invites you to a film screening of "Race: The Al Young Story" and "No Ordinary Joe: The Allen Joe Story,” by filmmaker Rick Quan. Special Guest Appearances by Al Young, Race Car Driver and Jeff Chinn, Bruce Lee Historian.
6:00pm, Q&A with Rick Quan, Allen Joe and Jeff Chinn to follow
Chinese Culture Center Auditorium
750 Kearny Street, 3rd Floor
Free admission
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1) "Race: The Al Young Story" tells the inspiring story of Chinese American drag racing pioneer, Al Young. Growing up in San Francisco, Al suffered from a learning disability, but he would not just overcome it but use it to become the 1981 American Hot Rod Association World Champion. The 1970 Dodge Challenger, in which he raced for more than 25 years, is now part of the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle. At age 72, Al continues to race competitively.
2) "No Ordinary Joe: The Allen Joe Story”. Allen Joe was not just a mentor and friend to martial arts legend Bruce Lee he was also the first Chinese American bodybuilding champion. Allen learned from and worked out with fitness legends like Jack LaLanne, four time Mr. Universe Tommy Kono and Steve Reeves, who played Hercules in Hollywood movies. After being bullied at school, Allen turned his life around through diet and exercise. His impressive physique gave him confidence and help attract the love of his life, Annie, a woman he was married to for more than 72 years.
Filmmaker Rick Quan is a two time Emmy award winning broadcaster with more than 30 years of local television experience. He started Rick Quan Productions in 2008 and has produced videos for numerous non- profits, including Ronald McDonald House Charities and Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream foundation. Rick also recently produced the documentaries "Race: The Al Young Story"and the award winning "Dancing through Life: The Dorothy Toy Story.”
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6:00pm, Q&A with Rick Quan, Allen Joe and Jeff Chinn to follow
Chinese Culture Center Auditorium
750 Kearny Street, 3rd Floor
Free admission
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1) "Race: The Al Young Story" tells the inspiring story of Chinese American drag racing pioneer, Al Young. Growing up in San Francisco, Al suffered from a learning disability, but he would not just overcome it but use it to become the 1981 American Hot Rod Association World Champion. The 1970 Dodge Challenger, in which he raced for more than 25 years, is now part of the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle. At age 72, Al continues to race competitively.
2) "No Ordinary Joe: The Allen Joe Story”. Allen Joe was not just a mentor and friend to martial arts legend Bruce Lee he was also the first Chinese American bodybuilding champion. Allen learned from and worked out with fitness legends like Jack LaLanne, four time Mr. Universe Tommy Kono and Steve Reeves, who played Hercules in Hollywood movies. After being bullied at school, Allen turned his life around through diet and exercise. His impressive physique gave him confidence and help attract the love of his life, Annie, a woman he was married to for more than 72 years.
Filmmaker Rick Quan is a two time Emmy award winning broadcaster with more than 30 years of local television experience. He started Rick Quan Productions in 2008 and has produced videos for numerous non- profits, including Ronald McDonald House Charities and Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream foundation. Rick also recently produced the documentaries "Race: The Al Young Story"and the award winning "Dancing through Life: The Dorothy Toy Story.”
The Chinese Culture Center invites you to a film screening of "Race: The Al Young Story" and "No Ordinary Joe: The Allen Joe Story,” by filmmaker Rick Quan. Special Guest Appearances by Al Young, Race Car Driver and Jeff Chinn, Bruce Lee Historian.
6:00pm, Q&A with Rick Quan, Allen Joe and Jeff Chinn to follow
Chinese Culture Center Auditorium
750 Kearny Street, 3rd Floor
Free admission
*****************************************************
1) "Race: The Al Young Story" tells the inspiring story of Chinese American drag racing pioneer, Al Young. Growing up in San Francisco, Al suffered from a learning disability, but he would not just overcome it but use it to become the 1981 American Hot Rod Association World Champion. The 1970 Dodge Challenger, in which he raced for more than 25 years, is now part of the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle. At age 72, Al continues to race competitively.
2) "No Ordinary Joe: The Allen Joe Story”. Allen Joe was not just a mentor and friend to martial arts legend Bruce Lee he was also the first Chinese American bodybuilding champion. Allen learned from and worked out with fitness legends like Jack LaLanne, four time Mr. Universe Tommy Kono and Steve Reeves, who played Hercules in Hollywood movies. After being bullied at school, Allen turned his life around through diet and exercise. His impressive physique gave him confidence and help attract the love of his life, Annie, a woman he was married to for more than 72 years.
Filmmaker Rick Quan is a two time Emmy award winning broadcaster with more than 30 years of local television experience. He started Rick Quan Productions in 2008 and has produced videos for numerous non- profits, including Ronald McDonald House Charities and Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream foundation. Rick also recently produced the documentaries "Race: The Al Young Story"and the award winning "Dancing through Life: The Dorothy Toy Story.”
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6:00pm, Q&A with Rick Quan, Allen Joe and Jeff Chinn to follow
Chinese Culture Center Auditorium
750 Kearny Street, 3rd Floor
Free admission
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1) "Race: The Al Young Story" tells the inspiring story of Chinese American drag racing pioneer, Al Young. Growing up in San Francisco, Al suffered from a learning disability, but he would not just overcome it but use it to become the 1981 American Hot Rod Association World Champion. The 1970 Dodge Challenger, in which he raced for more than 25 years, is now part of the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle. At age 72, Al continues to race competitively.
2) "No Ordinary Joe: The Allen Joe Story”. Allen Joe was not just a mentor and friend to martial arts legend Bruce Lee he was also the first Chinese American bodybuilding champion. Allen learned from and worked out with fitness legends like Jack LaLanne, four time Mr. Universe Tommy Kono and Steve Reeves, who played Hercules in Hollywood movies. After being bullied at school, Allen turned his life around through diet and exercise. His impressive physique gave him confidence and help attract the love of his life, Annie, a woman he was married to for more than 72 years.
Filmmaker Rick Quan is a two time Emmy award winning broadcaster with more than 30 years of local television experience. He started Rick Quan Productions in 2008 and has produced videos for numerous non- profits, including Ronald McDonald House Charities and Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream foundation. Rick also recently produced the documentaries "Race: The Al Young Story"and the award winning "Dancing through Life: The Dorothy Toy Story.”
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