While Watching the Movie:

1. ​​What do you think is the main message of "Photographic Justice"? Why is it important?How does the movie address the idea of justice? Do you think the characters achieve justice by the end of the movie?

2. Why do you think photography was such a central part of Corky Lee’s work?

3. What were some of the key influences and experiences in Corky Lee's early life that shaped his identity and career path?

4. How did Corky Lee's cultural background and heritage influence his perspective as a photographer?

5. How has Corky Lee's photography impacted the Asian American community and broader society?

6. In what ways has Corky Lee's work contributed to discussions about representation, identity, and social justice?

After Watching the Movie:

Watch “Photographic Justice” and write a reflection on Corky Lee’s activism and how it has changed/reinforced your perception of activism.

Compare and contrast Corky Lee and an AANHPI activist of your choosing. Some examples may include, but are not limited to: Malala Yousafzai, Betty Yu, Grace Lee Boggs, Yuri Kochiyama.

Resources:

• https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/29/nyregion/corky-lee-dead-coronavirus.htmlhttps://www.corkylee.org/about-corky-1https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corky_Leehttps://asamnews.com/2023/10/23/nyc-chinatown-mosco-street-corky-lee-way-sign-unveiling/#:~:text=He%20lived%20at%20the%20corner,passionate%20about%20his%20photographic%20advocacy.https://photographicjustice.com/Moviehttps://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/what-asian-america-meant-to-corky-leehttps://www.blind-magazine.com/news/corky-lees-asian-america/#:~:text=Corky%20Lee%20was%20born%20in,Movement%20to%20the%20Vietnam%20War.https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-history-making-legacy-of-asian-american-photographer-corky-leehttps://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2014/05/10/311157404/descendants-of-chinese-laborers-reclaim-railroads-history