(Home Use Edition) Digitally remastered by UCLA Film & TV Archive from original film negatives, this classic film by Academy Award® nominated filmmaker Arthur Dong takes you inside the glamorous world of Chinatown... more » nightclubs in World War II San Francisco. Meet the "Chinese Fred Astaire," the "Chinese Sophie Tucker," and the "Chinese Sally Rand" - just some of the performers that take you back to the Big Band era when Chinese were known mostly for chop suey joints. Named a "Best Documentary of the Decade" by the Hawaii International Film Festival, "Forbidden City, USA" reveals the heartfelt stories of entertainers at the world famous Forbidden City nightclub, telling the true life stories that inspired both the musical "Flower Drum Song," and Lisa See's novel, "China Dolls." EXTRA BONUS FEATURES: 1940s footage of performances at the Forbidden City nightclub, narrated by club owner, Charlie Low; Color archival footage of the Forbidden City dining room and kitchen; Forbidden City promotional film; 1940s featurettes with performances by Mara Kim, and a nude fan dance by Noel Toy; Additional interviews with dancers and choreographer Walton Biggerstaff; Interactive 28-page Forbidden City program. NOTE: This product is sold and licensed for private and personal home use only; inquiries for educational and institutional usage should be directed to DeepFocus Productions, Inc. (www.deepfocusproductions.com)« less