Arthur Dong

Film director

1953 –

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Who is Arthur Dong?

Arthur Dong is an American documentary filmmaker. His work combines the art of the visual medium with an investigation of social issues, examining topics such as Asian American history and identity, and gay oppression. He received a BA from San Francisco State University in 1982 and completed the Director's Fellowship program at American Film Institute Center for Advanced Film Studies in 1985. He is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences where he served on the Board of Governors from 2002-2006. Currently he serves on National Film Preservation Board. He is also a member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and has served on the Film Independent Board of Directors from 2000-2003.

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Born
Oct 30, 1953
San Francisco
Also known as
  • Yi-tian Zeng
  • Yi-tien Tseng
Ethnicity
  • Chinese American
  • Asian American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Bachelor of Arts, San Francisco State University
    Film
    ( - 1982)
Lived in
  • San Francisco
    (1953/10/30 - )

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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