The Six

I normally do not like documentaries as I lose focus on 1 of 2 parts of it. The 1st part is the information. Trying to listen on what is being said, hearing it, taking it in, and understanding it without losing focus because of the pictures on the screen and also being able to process it before hearing the next thing said. Then you have the 2nd part which is the pictures and video. Taking in the photos, the view, processing it and seeing the details, seeing what the director wants you to focus on and everything else that draws your eye naturally. Seeing and judging every person that comes on the screen, people that you may never meet but their information is important. Seeing the landscape in the background, places you may never go and only having this chance to learn from these people and seeing these places because you may never have the opportunity but also because this movie is not out in the US at this time. Will it ever be? I hope so. I would love to have a copy to watch over and over learning something new about these amazing men from these amazing producers. This copy we watched was Steven's copy, our one chance at this time to learn about The Six. It was powerful, educational, and laid out so well that I could hold my focus and take in the video and the commentary at the same time. I hope the movie and book gets released in the US one day. It is sad to think that this may be something I will never be able to share with my husband David. I can tell him about the movie and explain somewhat but I would never be able to recall it all or give him the feelings, the emotions, the satisfaction of a mystery coming together. Only the movie can do that. I highly recommend this movie. For any history buff or Titanic buff, this movie is not something you want to miss. Thank you to Steven Schwankert for sharing it with our group.

This film keeps you totally engrossed through the sheer process of discovery. It is a film about surviving, about tenaciousness and about the dark side of racism and policies like the Chinese Exclusion Act. It is also about families and their journeys. Emotionally rewarding and beautifully filmed. Highly recommended.

I have written and edited this review almost 5 times in my notes because it's hard to put into words how incredible this was. I was amazed at the ability for the researchers and cast to connect all this information and tell the story of such strength and courage. I have immense respect and gratitude to all the people involved in this production for their attention to detail and willingness to commit to revealing and sharing with the world such an important part of history. As I sat watching, I felt moved and overcome with so much emotion and awe. I left feeling so inspired and in awe of the human spirit and those who produced this incredible film. The director, Arthur Jones seems like such a down to earth person, and his talent is something I truly admire. Thank you to all involved for sharing this story with the world! I have written so much, but I mean every word. I have actually never written a review for anything before, but it truly was incredible and I could not recommend it enough!!

Thank you!

This was great. Like many, I had no idea about this story, and I loved feeling part of the twists and turns of trying to get to the bottom of the mystery. There is a delightful honesty to the storytelling. Very well worth a watch.

Thank you for making this documentary, it's fabulous!! It touched me so deeply when I saw the tininess of men through disaster and their greatness through struggles. I also saw an immigrant who could fight for justice but could also forbear all these traumatized memories alone after being a father. Although carrying heavy memories, these survivors still lived their ordinary life, generation after generation. For such a well-made documentary, it's really a pity that the showtime is so limited here in the mainland of China. I do hope more people can be witnesses so the truth would be more meaningful. As a teacher, I will definitely recommend this documentary to my student to help them think more deeply about racism and anti-immigration policy. Thank you all again for your meaningful research!