The Lost Arcade

Nov 14 2015 Not Rated 1h 19m
Documentary

Chinatown Fair opened as a penny arcade on Mott Street in 1944. Over the decades, the dimly lit gathering place, known for its tic-tac-toe playing chicken, became an institution, surviving turf wars between rival gangs, changing tastes and the explosive growth of home gaming systems like Xbox and Playstation that shuttered most other arcades in the city. But as the neighborhood gentrified, this haven for a diverse, unlikely community faced its strongest challenge, inspiring its biggest devotees to next-level greatness.

Plot

The story of Chinatown Fair, the legendary arcade located in the heart of New York's Chinatown. This documentary explores how the arcade became a shelter to a community as diverse as the city surrounding it and changed lives in doing so.

Written by

Irene Chin

Directed by

Kurt Vincent

Cast

Anthony Cali, Henry Cen, Akuma Hokoru

Crew

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Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Trailers
The Lost Arcade | OFFICIAL Trailer (2016) | [HD]
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