A Movement for Racial Justice | Free Chol Soo Lee

Use this media gallery to learn about Chol Soo Lee, a Korean American caught in a racist legal system and deeply damaged by the ten years (1973–1983) he was incarcerated for a murder he did not commit. View clips from the critically acclaimed film, Free Chol Soo Lee, to understand the connections between his being an immigrant, his school experiences, and his wrongful conviction.

Students will investigate the Free Chol Soo Lee movement, an Asian American–led campaign that helped him gain his release from prison. It was sparked by journalist K.W. Lee’s enduring pursuit to reveal the truth and his consistent reporting. The movement reached across generations and Asian ethnicities and was one of the earliest Asian American social movements in U.S. history.