Poro Forever – The Little Town that Could
Explore the joy, success, and open-hearted culture of a thriving rural community.
3/5
- Documentary
- Philippines, United States
- 2021
- 20 min
The 9-minute film opens with a brief history of Chinatown, San Francisco. We learn of the Chinese migrants who came to work in agriculture and goldmining, with some fleeing amidst racial discrimination. The migrants who stayed subsequently based themselves in Chinatown. Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory was established in 1962 and have handmade fortune cookies ever since. Kevin Chan (owner) is determined to carry on to protect his family’s legacy. We hear from customers from all over the world – who share their love and joy for the famous cookie.
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The 9-minute film opens with a brief history of Chinatown, San Francisco. We learn of the Chinese migrants who came to work in agriculture and goldmining, with some fleeing amidst racial discrimination. The migrants who stayed subsequently based themselves in Chinatown. Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory was established in 1962 and have handmade fortune cookies ever since. Kevin Chan (owner) is determined to carry on to protect his family’s legacy. We hear from customers from all over the world – who share their love and joy for the famous cookie.
Coming Soon