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The Film
In 1916, Chinese immigrant Joe Lung purchased his first house in Austin, TX—a near-impossible feat during the Chinese Exclusion Act era.
More than a century later, filmmaker June Xu set out to uncover how he pulled it off. What she discovered in the archival records was a surprising twist: the 1916 deed didn't belong to Joe at all, but listed his wife, Dora, as the sole owner. Under Her Name follows Xu’s search through documents, family memories, and conversations with descendants to answer new, deeper questions: What did it mean for a Chinese woman to hold property in her own name during this era? And why was her critical role forgotten for so long?
Under Her Name is a documentary currently in production.
This film will be distributed at Austin PBS
Under Her Name: Work-in-Progress Exhibition & Pre-Screening
Her name alone stood on the deed, quietly protecting her family for over a century. Join us as we honor the centennial legacy of Austin Chinese pioneer Joe Lung and his family.
This special program features an art exhibition, a documentary pre-screening, and an insightful Q&A with historians and artists.
Free Admission | Light refreshments will be provided
Presented by the Austin Chinese American Network and co-produced by the Asian American Art & Culture Initiative. Supported in part by the City of Austin Office of Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment.
Family Oriented
The program is family friendly and welcome everyone to celebrate culture and history.
We will also have artists talks in the exhibition
History
Asian American history is part of Texas history and American history—and it is far richer than the stories we are usually told. Through one Chinese American family’s 150-year history, Under Her Name uncovers an overlooked story of survival, property, and belonging.
Culture
Come see art workss inspired by the filim and learn from the origami master some of the cultural origami tricks
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Get Creative with History
Join us to create your own cyanotype prints inspired by Under Her Name