Fifty years ago, our country grappled with widespread discrimination. In Los Angeles, neighborhood leaders challenged these barriers by establishing a community-focused bank, aiming to deliver the American dream to all. The East West Bank Foundation commissioned director Evan Leong to create The Bridge, which explores the struggles, perseverance, and successes of this remarkable journey.
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Evan Jackson Leong is a director and documentary filmmaker. Leong is most known for his documentary Linsanity featuring Jeremy Lin, which made its world premiere at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. In 2017, he directed IAM OBJ a Uninterrupted produced docuseries following Odell Beckham Jr. for Facebook watch. His first narrative feature film SNAKEHEAD premiered at TIFF 2021. In 2023, he directed the Snapchat series Level Up with Stephen Curry. In 2024, he directed The Bridge, a story chronicling the 50 year journey of East West Bank which can be seen on Apple, Amazon, and Google.
