Effort to Save Tule Lake WWII Site from Fence
The proposed fence would close off 2/3 of the historic site, including most of the barracks.
CAAM Funded
“The Chinese Exclusion Act” Documentary at Seattle Public Library October 9
View an exclusive excerpt from the documentary, with historian Erika Lee, before it airs in its entirety on PBS.
CAAM Co-presents “Swim Team” on POV October 2
A moving documentary about the quest for inclusion for autistic teens.
Q&A with “Hoop Dreams” Director Steve James on “Abacus” Documentary
A new doc looks at why was a small bank serving Chinese immigrants was the only US bank indicted for mortgage fraud related to 2008 crisis.
CAAM Documentary Fund Open Call September 11-October 11, 2017
Here’s your chance to get your documentary funded! Applications are now open.
‘TYRUS’ Documentary Airs on American Masters Sept 8
Filmmaker Pamela Tom corrects a historical wrong by spotlighting this seminal, but heretofore under-credited figure that passed away in 2016 at the age of 106.
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
In honor of Women’s History Month, check out these eight films directed or produced by women and films with lead subjects who are Asian American women.
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.”