Music Palace (2005)
Previously a central part of communal life, the movie palaces of New York’s Chinatown are now extinct. This documentary short takes us inside the title theater located on the Bowery, as it’s about to close its doors, with its caretakers ruefully looking back at the life that once was. Eric Lin’s poignant first film serves as a glimpse into the usually private—and, according to the Music Palace’s projectionist, “lonely”—operations of a theater, and mourns the loss of a once-vital movie-going locale.
Director: Eric Lin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: March 1, 2005
Cast
- Ho Ying Pang - Manager
- Jian Bang Wang - Assistant Manager
- David Butterman - Projectionist
Editing: Eric Lin
Language: 普通话, English
Original Language: en
Keywords
chinatown, community
More Films by Director: Eric Lin
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Music Palace about?
- Previously a central part of communal life, the movie palaces of New York’s Chinatown are now extinct. This documentary short takes us inside the title theater located on the Bowery, as it’s about to close its doors, with its caretakers ruefully looking back at the life that once was. Eric Lin’s poignant first film serves as a glimpse into the usually private—and, according to the Music Palace’s projectionist, “lonely”—operations of a theater, and mourns the loss of a once-vital movie-going locale.
- Who directed Music Palace?
- Music Palace was directed by Eric Lin.
- Who stars in Music Palace?
- Music Palace stars Ho Ying Pang, Jian Bang Wang, David Butterman.
- How long is Music Palace?
- Music Palace has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is Music Palace?
- Music Palace is a Documentary film.