“We think a lot about the question of American identity and how the terms of being American are negotiated, because it’s something the whole country is grappling with right now.” – James Boo, Self Evident Managing Producer.
Help us preserve community film while growing an archive of Asian American moving images.
“We remain committed to telling undertold stories to the public, including stories by filmmakers from the South and historically underrepresented voices.” – CAAM Executive Director Stephen Gong
Witness the intimate story of trailblazing Cambodian American women who break decades of silence to resurrect the memory of their loved ones before the UN Special Tribunal prosecuting the Khmer Rouge.
As a young, black Muslim American girl, Mikel didn’t always feel welcome in her own religious circles. In the poem, she writes that her black skin color was “a sign of dirt.”
CAAM presents our annual invitation-only CAAMFest Sneak Preview on Thursday, March 21, 2019 in the beautiful theater of Airbnb’s San Francisco Headquarters building.
Jeff was San Francisco’s Public Defender, a filmmaker, and a fearless advocate for justice.
Plus, stars of “Crazy Rich Asians” shine on the red carpet and on stage.
This report details the ideas, inquiries, and needs and continuation of the discussion as Southern makers join national networks to highlight their specific issues.
CAAM will receive an Art Works grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to support CAAMFest37.
The 2019 contest theme is “My Contribution to America.”
Three young men bond together to escape volatile families in their Midwestern hometown. As they face adult responsibilities, unexpected revelations threaten their friendship.