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The Chinese Exclusion Act

8.020172h 41mMovieDocumentaryHistory

A sweeping chronicle of the entire exclusion era - the latter part of the 1800s, when anti-Chinese agitation led to federal laws targeting Chinese abroad and those already in the country. Go far beyond the legislation with the survival and…

DirectorsLi-Shin Yu·Ric Burns
WriterRic Burns

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Cast · Directed by Li-Shin Yu

HLHoon Lee
Hoon Lee
Narrator
JFJoel de la Fuente
Joel de la Fuente
YH
Yuet-Fung Ho
FLFenton Li
Fenton Li
RWRussell Wong
Russell Wong
JHJosh Hamilton
Josh Hamilton

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The Chinese Exclusion Act — streaming FAQ

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The Chinese Exclusion Act is streaming on PBS Documentaries and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Chinese Exclusion Act on Netflix?

No, The Chinese Exclusion Act is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and Kanopy.

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The Chinese Exclusion Act isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Chinese Exclusion Act is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.