Meet Michelle Villemaire, blogger behind “Correcting Yellowface” Photo Project
The photos juxtapose historic Hollywood yellowface photos—where white actors play Asian roles—next to images of herself imagined in those same roles.
Ali Wong Speaks: “Fresh Off the Boat” Writer and Comic Talks Diversity and “Baby Cobra”
In her daytime job, Ali Wong writes for the popular ABC family show Fresh Off the Boat, the first Asian American family sitcom since Margaret…
105-year-old artist Tyrus Wong Signs Long Lost “Chinese Jesus” Painting
Wong’s story and ongoing legacy has impacted people all over the world, including CAAM Board Member David Lei, who rediscovered Wong’s piece after first seeing it as a child.
Chef Brandon Jew of “Mister Jiu’s” shares his inspirations and creative process
Tucked in an alleyway named Waverly Place will soon be San Francisco Chinatown’s newest restaurant, Mister Jiu’s. Months before opening, it had already garnered…
Q&A with Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Director of “Kung Fu Panda 3”
Jennifer Yuh Nelson discusses her early memories of drawing with her sisters, Asian and Asian American actors in the film, and how her own life parallels Po’s.
APA Showrunners
Meet some of the APA showrunners behind popular shows including CSI, Supah Ninjas and more.
Q&A With “Winning Girl” Doc’s Kimberlee Bassford
“Winning Girl” premieres on TV Tuesday, May 12 on World Channel.
Alice Waters Reflects on Friendship with Cecilia Chiang
“I think it’s so important that her life is recorded because she has influenced and educated a whole generation about Chinese food.”
“Hawaii Five-0” Actor Brian Yang on His Work Behind the Scenes Producing Asian American Stories
“I’m very much about promoting Asian stories, Asian faces, Asian storytellers.”
Ursula Liang: Director of Sports Doc 9-Man
“9-man is a very dynamic sport—you feel the palpable energy. These were not the type of Asian American men that you’re used to seeing in the media.” “9-Man” premieres on TV Tuesday, May 5, 2015 on World Channel.
Meet “Soul of a Banquet”‘s Cecilia Chiang
Famed restaurateur of The Mandarin Restaurant and subject of “Soul of a Banquet” discusses her past and the establishment’s early days. The film, directed by Wayne Wang, airs on PBS in May. Check local listings.
Chloé Zhao’s “Songs My Brothers Taught Me” at Cannes’ Director’s Fortnight
In her directorial debut, she tells a story about a brother and sister on the Pine Ridge reservation.
