About this Video
I have worked as a runner in NYC's Chinatown and 47th street jewelry/coin centers since I was 12 years old, and have met some really fascinating characters. I’ve spent years immersed in this subculture, and I wanted to create a personal narrative that blends doc and fiction, highlighting real people in their natural environment. I just hope to capture the absurdity/humor of this world, and show people a hidden side of NYC that’s close to my heart. I love this hybrid approach because it's fun when the audience is actively engaged and questioning what’s real vs what's constructed.
Creator
David Huang
Creator
David Huang is a nonfiction and fiction director. His short documentary, Re-Opening, commissioned by the Asian American Documentary Network, was acquired by PBS World Channel for upcoming broadcast. His most recent film, “Rock Springs”, centered around the events of the 1885 Rock Springs, Wyoming Chinese Massacre, is currently on the festival circuit. Previously, his films have screened at festivals across the world, receiving awards such as the British Film Institute FFF’s International Special Mention, The Kyoko Arai Fund, and the HEAR US Award.
In the past, he has also directed and produced content for brands and organizations such as DoorDash, the United Nations, PBS, The World Channel, Current, coinbase, Drexel University, and more.