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Golden Gate Girls

Golden Gate Girls

2013 · 90 min · ★ 5.5 · Documentary, History

The film traces the life and times of Esther Eng, a San Francisco native known as Hong Kong’s first “directress.” She directed 10 Cantonese talkies.

Directed by S. Louisa Wei · Written by S. Louisa Wei

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