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May 30, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: May 30, 1986 – A Great Wall Premieres in Theaters.

On this day May 30, 1986, the groundbreaking film A Great Wall premiered in theaters. Directed by and starring Peter Wang, the film also featured Kelvin Han Yee and Sharon Iwai. It told the story of a Chinese American family from San Francisco who travels to Beijing to visit relatives, leading to a humorous and heartfelt clash of cultures and generations.

A Great Wall was the first feature film co-produced by the United States and the People’s Republic of China. The film explored identity...

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