What a great thing you're doing Sam...sounds like a lot of fun.

Regarding loaning DVDs - I made that mistake once, never again. These days I only loan them to family members.

I am sorry to hear about your co-worker that is hostile to Chan. As Rush said, he probably was exposed to some bad thinking in his education. From my readings and observations, Asians that have actually taken the time to watch the films are generally much more positive about them than those who were simply told about them.

There's a great scene in Paris when Charlie gently, but effectively, puts Max Corday in his place after the latter rather childishly mimics a Chinese accent in speaking to Charlie. To me, that shows the respect that writers had for the character and his heritage. To say the films are racist is, to me, absolutely ludricrous.

Steve

Sam,
I suspect that you won't have to worry!

Your older residents will probably be able to handle the "nay-sayers" with graciousness, good-will, and far more documentable rebuttals than anything that they can come up with.

If these people keep coming up with the Politically Correct message inspite of what your senior citizens say, they'll just make themselves look that much worse!

Sam: please let us know what happens if you get to show the films! And join us monday nite if you are able. Regards, johnr

I plan to talk to the boss tomorrow about the Charlie Chan showing at work. I am looking forward tonight "Charlie Chan In London".

I'm so excited for you Sam! I hope all goes well. Which Chan are you going to choose? I don't know that you have them all, but it makes me think, which would be the best Chan to show to someone somewhat antagonistic towards them? (You certainly don't have to take our suggestions, Sam, it's just part of the fun of discussing Chan.) Steve's idea of CC in Paris is good because he is shown to be a famous international figure, well respected, clever, gentlemanly and he does deal well with the character that treats him as your co-worker would expect. Any other Chans that would or would not be the first one you would choose to show a neophyte?

~Mrs. P

I only have the current DVD's, Both Fox and MGM. I was planning to show it in chronological order like Rush is doing starting with Charlie Chan In London.