Documentary "Jewish Melodies Left in Shanghai" premieres in Los Angeles

STORY: Documentary "Jewish Melodies Left in Shanghai" premieres in Los Angeles DATELINE: Aug. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the premiere of the "Jewish Melodies Left in Shanghai" at Harmony Gold Preview House on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JIN YANG, Director of "Jewish Melodies Left in Shanghai" 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JADE ELLIS, Audience STORYLINE: A musical history documentary "Jewish Melodies Left in Shanghai" premiered in Los Angeles on Saturday, which recalled the stories of many Jewish musicians who had resided in Shanghai about a hundred years ago. The event, held at Harmony Gold Preview House on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, left a strong impression on attendees and invoked thoughtful discussions of historical events and cultural exchanges and how friendship can build bridges between any cultures and across any borders. The film recalls the stories of Jewish performers and composers who had immig