Using his camera as a “weapon against injustice,” Chinese American photographer Corky Lee’s art is his activism. His unforgettable images of Asian American life empowered generations.  This film’s intimate portrait reveals the triumphs and tragedies of the man behind the lens.  

Join us while we look back 50 years as Chinese American photographer Corky Lee tirelessly documented the celebrations, struggles, and daily lives of Asian American Pacific Islanders. Determined to push mainstream media to include AAPI culture in the visual record of American history, Lee produced an astonishing archive of nearly a million compelling photographs. His work takes on new urgency with the alarming rise in anti-Asian attacks during the Covid pandemic. This film’s intimate portrait reveals the triumphs and tragedies of the man behind the lens.

Tickets: $10 General Admission
Students: Free
Ticket Link: https://checkout.eventcreate.com/corkylee/select-buy

Venue Website:  www.theaterais.com
Film Website:  www.photographicjustice.com 
Presented by: APAPA Rochester (Asian Pacific American Public Affairs Association)
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The Theater At Innovation Square is conveniently located between GEVA Theatre and the Eastman School of Music, less than two blocks from The Strong National Museum of Play.

Nestled in the corner of Broad and Chestnut, The Theater is just blocks from the 490 exit to Clinton Street. The dedicated underground parking garage at Innovation Square provides ample parking for events at The Theater with elevator access directly to the main lobby.
The main entrance to the Innovation Square Parking Garage is found on Chestnut street, with a secondary entrance located on Court street. Please see images to below to find the entrances.
PLEASE NOTE: All entrances to the Innovation Garage have speed doors that are CLOSED. These doors will open as you drive down the ramp.

Directions & Parking
From I-490 W, use the right lane to take exit 16 toward Downtown/Rochester.
Follow S Clinton Ave and turn right on Broad Street.
The Theater is located in the corner of Broad and Chestnut Streets.
From I-490 E take exit 15 toward NY-31, keep left. Follow signs for Route 31 then turn left on Chestnut Street. The Theater will be on your left.

The Theater at Innovation Square is not associated any of the following parking options. All parking garages around The Theater are owned and operated by other entities and as such, The Theater at Innovation Square is not responsible for any parking issues that may arise.
 
Please address all concerns with parking to the appropriate businesses and post Google parking reviews to the individual garages, not The Theater at Innovation Square. Thank you! 
 
Parking is available on-street (free evenings and weekends) along Broad Street and Chestnut Street. Parking is also available in three nearby garages: Midtown Garage, Washington Street Garage and Innovation Square Garage. 
When parking in Midtown and Washington Street garages, please exit the garage at street level and make your way to the main entrance of The Theater, located in the glass doors facing the courtyard at 131 Chestnut Street.
 
When parking in Innovation Parking Garage, use the Chestnut Street entrance and upon entering, follow the signs for The Theater (several left turns) and look for the elevators that will take you directly to The Theater level on the second floor. Please note that Innovation Parking Garage has a height restriction- oversize vehicles should choose other options.