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SHORT TAKES

COMPLICATING THE MODEL MINORITY MYTH

Madeleine has recommendations for 4 new books and films that show the messy reality of being Asian American

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5 Films That Show What 'Oppenheimer' Looks Away From

Watching the summer blockbuster? You'll also want to see these films that explore the devastating effects of the bomb on the Japanese people. These films are available online or through CAAM distribution.

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PBS SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

HOW 'LUCKY FISH' WENT VIRAL ON TIKTOK

We talked with director Emily Jampel about the making of this Asian Lesbian film and why it struck a chord with Gen Z.

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Short Takes August 2023 Yellowface
5 Films to Watch Instead of Oppenheimer
Shortcomings
CROSSINGS women crossing DMZ
CAAM First Person Lauren Lola
Short Takes August 2023 Yellowface
5 Films to Watch Instead of Oppenheimer
Shortcomings
CROSSINGS women crossing DMZ
CAAM First Person Lauren Lola
CAAM Presents

CAAM DOCUMENTARY FUND OPEN CALL: APPLY SEPTEMBER 25-OCTOBER 29, 2023

Open Call for CAAM Documentary Fund FY 2024 is Through October 29  CAAM’s 2024 Documentary Fund is open for submissions. With support from the…

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Short Takes

Short Takes: Complicating the Model Minority Myth

As Asian Americans, we’re no strangers to the model minority myth – you know the narrative, where Asian Americans are uniformly deemed as polite,…

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Articles, Distribution, In the News, Independent Filmmaking

5 Films to Watch as Alternatives to ‘Oppenheimer’

Oppenheimer is one of the most widely talked about films of the summer. Directed by Christopher Nolan and based on Kai Bird and Martin…

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Filmmaker Profile, Filmmakers, In Theatres

Randall Park Realizes His Directorial Dreams in ‘Shortcomings’ Film Adaptation

Randall Park, best known for his performances in the likes of Fresh Off the Boat, Always Be My Maybe, and several projects from the…

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CAAM Presents, Filmmakers, First Person, In the News, On Public Television, Public Media, Television

Deann Borshay Liem Reflects on ‘Crossings’ and 70 Years of Un-Ended War

“Today, amid escalating tensions between the United States and North Korea, it is essential that we examine the terrible human toll of America’s longest-running war before it erupts into renewed fighting.” —Deann Borshay Liem, Director of ‘Crossings’

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CAAM Presents

There’s Always Something: First Time Experiences at Tribeca and New York City

New York is a city made up of a lot of different meanings and significance to people. That even goes for those in my…

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