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Watch These Asian American Films On Public Television This May

For Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May, you can watch a range of Asian American stories right on your local PBS station, including premieres of new CAAM-funded documentaries Donut King and Hamtramck, U.S.A.

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CAAMFest

TRY HARDER! Director Debbie Lum Focuses On Asian American Students At Lowell High School

CAAMFest 2021 officially kicks off on Friday, May 13 with two screenings of Debbie Lum’s powerful documentary Try Harder!

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Asian American History Made At The 2021 Oscars

Chloe Zhao becoming the first Asian American woman for Nomadland, and Yuh-Jung Youn of Minari becoming the first Asian to win Best Supporting Actress.

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CAAMFest

CAAMFest And Chill With Our On-Demand Films

Over 30 films and conversations that you can watch from your couch, whenever you want.

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CAAMFest

INTRODUCING CAAMFEST 2021 WITH MORE THAN 100 FILMS AND PRESENTATIONS

Tickets to all 11 days of CAAMFest 2021 programs are on sale now at CAAMFest.com.

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CAAMFest

ON SALE NOW! EARLY BIRD TICKETS FOR CAAMFEST 2021 DRIVE-IN EVENTS

Tickets for the Drive-In Experiences are on sale now.

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We Believe in the Power of Storytelling to Combat Hate

At the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), we are deeply saddened by the ongoing and escalating acts of violence against Asian Americans. Read our latest blog for the full statement.

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CAAM produced five-hour film series that delivers a bold, fresh perspective on a history that matters today, more than ever.
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Discover our collection of Asian American home movies and share your own
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