Asian Americans is a five-hour film series that delivers a bold, fresh perspective on a history that matters today, more than ever. As America becomes more diverse, and more divided while facing unimaginable challenges, how do we move forward together? Told through intimate personal stories, the series will cast a new lens on U.S. history and the ongoing role that Asian Americans have played.
Program WebsiteMajor funding for ASIAN AMERICANS is provided by Wallace H. Coulter Foundation; Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB); Public Broadcasting Service (PBS); Ford Foundation/Just Films; National Endowment for the Humanities; The Freeman Foundation; The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; Carnegie Corporation of New York; Kay Family Foundation; Long Family Foundation; Spring Wang and California Humanities.
04:10
Annie Tan uncovers a dark moment in her family's history.
02:04
Chinese immigrants who built the railroad were erased from history, but not forgotten.
04:34
For Satsuki Ina, the question of loyalty began when she was born behind barbed wire.
01:48
For Korean Americans like Susan Ahn, WWII was a fight to defend both the U.S. and Korea.
01:10
Mike Nakayama was an American GI, but he was still seen as the enemy.
02:26
The Roots Program brings Asian American history to San Quentin prison.
00:39
Tereza Lee went from undocumented and afraid to DREAM Act immigrant activist.