Asian Americans
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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. (official site)
Featured Videos
Breaking Ground
Ep1 | 54m 11s
A Question of Loyalty
Ep2 | 54m 1s
Good Americans
Ep3 | 54m 11s
Episodes
Breaking Through
Ep5 | 53m 34s
Generation Rising
Ep4 | 54m 11s
Good Americans
Ep3 | 54m 11s
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Extras
"It Reminds Me I Have a Legacy To Live Up To"
Clip | 4m 10s
Asian Americans Preview
Preview | 1m
‘We Farmworkers Should Have an Organization of Our Own’
Clip | 1m 41s
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PBS and WETA Announce ASIAN AMERICANS
“As America’s home for documentaries, PBS is committed to telling stories that illuminate and celebrate the rich diversity of our country,” said Paula Kerger, PBS President and CEO. “We are proud to share this important series with our audiences, and to deepen understanding about the extraordinary impact of...
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Asian Americans is a five-hour film series that will chronicle the contributions, and challenges of Asian Americans, the fastest-growing ethnic group in America. Personal histories and new academic research will cast a fresh lens on U.S. history and the role Asian Americans have played in it.
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