40-Years of Friendship: The Long Beach Qingdao Story

40 Years of Friendship: The Long Beach–Qingdao Story explores the history and evolution of the relationship between Long Beach, California, and Qingdao, China—from its early beginnings to the lasting partnerships and cultural connections that continue today. Through interviews with community leaders, members, and longtime supporters, as well as footage from cultural celebrations and community events, the documentary celebrates the people who helped build a friendship that reaches across borders. Created by: Sion Charles — Producer & Host David Ignacio — Producer & Additional Camera Jackson Dobin — Director of Photography Karen Octavo — Editor Thank you to the Long Beach and Qingdao communities for helping preserve 40 years of friendship, connection, and cultural exchange. Two Cities. One Friendship. Forty Years. To learn more about us visit: https://www.lbqa.org/ To learn more about us visit: http://padnet.tv Like us on Facebook:   / padnettv   Follow us on Twitter:   / padnet_tv   Follow us on Instagram:   / padnettv   PADNET is Long Beach's Community Media Center and public access TV station, where we have all of the tools and training to make your media. All Long Beach residents are eligible for membership. If you want to create your own talk show, documentary, music video or shoot live events, we've got everything you need to to create and distribute your production. Our mission is to empower Long Beach residents with quality resources to create and share locally produced news, information and entertainment that fosters community pride and civic engagement. Membership benefits include access to: A digital HD television studio Professional field cameras and equipment Video editing suites Networking events Productions will be distributed through our public access channels - Spectrum 32 and Frontier 41 as well as livestream and video on demand at PADNET.tv