“Abacus: Small Enough to Jail” Wins Critics’ Choice Award
The CAAM-funded film is directed by Steve James (“Hoop Dreams”) and produced by Mark Mitten and Julie Goldman.
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Wake, Play, Slay: Asian American Women in Comedy at NBCU in LA
In 2016, Awkwafina and Margaret Cho dropped the anthemic, tongue-in-cheek “Green Tea”, urging us all to “flip a stereotype.” Asian American comedians responded, and the…
“Daze of Justice” about the Khmer Rouge Tribunals at UN Association Film Festival
An intimate story of trailblazing Cambodian American women who break decades of silence about the killing fields.
CAAM Co-presents “Swim Team” on POV October 2
A moving documentary about the quest for inclusion for autistic teens.
Back to School Special: Asian American Films about Immigration and Refugees
Take 25% off of any of CAAM’s DVDs about refugees and immigrants, now through the end of September.
Eight Films by and about Women From CAAM
Take 25% off of any of these films, now through the end of September.
CAAM Presents “TYRUS,” “Abacus,” “Nobody Dies” and “Family Ingredients” on Public TV this Fall
Catch these shows beginning September 1 on PBS and other public media channels (check local listings).
CAAM Receives $600,000 from MacArthur Foundation to Support Asian American Documentary Filmmakers
CAAM will receive $600K to support the CAAM Future Fund to provide development, production, and outreach grants for projects produced by Asian American directors and producers
25% Off Back to School Sale: Top Selling & New Asian American DVDs from CAAM
Take 25% off of any of CAAM’s films for educators, now through the end of September.
Q&A With Singer/Songwriter Thao Nguyen, subject of “Nobody Dies” Documentary
“I believe in the inherited trauma of war. I think there’s a lot of weight to absorb when you are raised by people whose lives were upended, who had to flee to live.”
CAAM films on America ReFramed part of RTDNA Kaleidoscope Award
Congratulations to World Channel, America ReFramed and our filmmakers!
“Out Run” Doc on Leader of the World’s Only LGBT Political Party
Bemz Benedito, leader of an LGBT political party, runs to become the first transgender woman in the Philippine Congress. Catch it on World Channel in June and Comcast in July.