Grace Lee Boggs (1915-2015)
The 100 year-old activist, who was involved in the civil rights, Black Power, labor, environmental justice and feminist movements, died this morning in Detroit, Michigan.
Documentary Fund
Apply for the CAAM Documentary Fund
CAAM is now accepting proposals for documentary projects. Submit by October 13, 2015.
CAAM 2015 Documentary Fund Awards
Announcing our 2015 Documentary Fund awardees!
CAAM Co-presented Documentaries (POV) “Fallen City” and “When I Walk” Receive Emmy Nominations
Two documentaries CAAM co-presented on PBS’ POV series are nominated for News & Documentary Emmy Awards.
NEA Art Works Blog Highlights CAAM
“The arts matter because they are the singularly most important way we express our humanity.” – Stephen Gong
Q&A With “Winning Girl” Doc’s Kimberlee Bassford
“Winning Girl” premieres on TV Tuesday, May 12 on World Channel.
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.
Grace Lee wins Peabody Award for “American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs”
“For me it means more people might be exposed to this story about the visionary life and ideas of Grace Lee Boggs.” – Grace Lee
“9-Man,” “Winning Girl,” and “Cambodian Son” on America ReFramed in May
APA heritage gets a new perspective with America ReFramed on World Channel this May.
CAAM Supports Diverse Filmmakers
“I could say that CAAM has helped launch the careers of many filmmakers including mine.” – Ruby Yang, director of “A Moment in Time” and “My Voice, My Life”
2015 CAAM Documentary Fund Now Accepting Applications
Documentary filmmakers eligible for awards between $15,000 and $50,000.
“Hafu” and “The Road to Fame” on Public Television
Two of our funded films begin airing nationally in December. Check local listings.