Lambert Yam
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Biography
Lambert Yam, a native of Hong Kong, co-founded the Phoenix Cine Club in 1973. After relocating to San Francisco in 1974, Yam pursued a degree in Filmmaking from the San Francisco Art Institute. He delved into the film exhibition sector and took ownership of the World Theatre cinema. Additionally, Yam managed World Entertainment, which acquired the exclusive distribution and exhibition rights for certain Hong Kong films in North America. He also produced several films by his wife Ruby Yang, including the acclaimed Citizen Hong Kong (1998) and A Moment in Time (2010).
Known For
How are ordinary people adapting to China's transformation - market economies, globalization, small families? Using compact digital video gear filmmakers Ruby Yang and Lambert Yam track four Chinese families as they step into the 21st century. Opting for the personal over the abstract, China 21 introduces lively and appealing people who would be lost in a bigger picture.
China 21
Documentary about the experience of the Chinese in San Francisco's Chinatown, told through the films they loved. This retrospective film retells the immigrant story, and revives the emotions felt by audiences in Chinatown's theaters. An uplifting reflection on how cinema shaped the community, and a tribute to the Chinatown theater movie-goers.
A Moment in Time
Five young Hong Kongers, equipped with digital camcorders, help filmmaker Ruby Yang create a portrait of a city in transition.