Asian American Films on Comcast on Demand in May
Watch these award-winning films on Comcast on Demand during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, including “Farah Goes Bang,” “Harana” and more.
CAAM Presents
“This is My Home Now” Tells Story of Montagnards in North Carolina
“They live in two worlds—that of their parents and grandparents, who lived in the highlands of Viet Nam but fled from government persecution for their Christian religion and desire for autonomy—and one of constant learning and adaptation to be Americans in North Carolina.”
“First Days” – Hear Stories of Vietnamese Refugees
After their last days in Vietnam came their first days in America. Hear the voices of the Vietnamese refugee experience at the First Days Story Project.
Employed Identity
Four decades after the end of the Vietnam War, some of the children of refugees have returned to Vietnam in order to pursue their passions in an emerging entertainment industry. A series by Bao Nguyen.
Rory Kennedy Talks About Oscar-nominated “Last Days In Vietnam”
An interview with Academy-Award nominated filmmaker Rory Kennedy on making the “Last Days in Vietnam.” The film premieres on PBS Tuesday, April 28.
The Man Behind the “Saturday Night Live” Documentary
The director of “Live from New York!” talks about filmmaking and his newest webseries, “Employed Identity,” coming soon to PBS.org.
CAAM Presents 11 Films during APA Heritage Month
CAAM presents a documentary slate of 11 films including the “Filipino American Lives” series hosted by Lea Salonga, and more, to air nationally on public TV in May.
Ayako Fujitani in “Man from Reno”
The Japanese actress, who is based in Los Angeles and spends time in Japan, plays the lead in Dave Boyle’s “Man from Reno.”
“Nowhere to Call Home: A Tibetan in Beijing” Screening on April 30
Join CAAM and Asia Society Northern California on Thursday, April 30 at the Ninth Street Independent Film Center for a screening of “Nowhere to Call Home: A Tibetan in Beijing,” a new film by Jocelyn Ford.
CAAM Fellow Vera Brunner-Sung Reflects on CAAMFest 2015
2015 CAAM Fellow Vera Brunner-Sung reflects on attending CAAMFest 2015. Travel to and from CAAMFest 2015 for CAAM Fellows was generously provided by Southwest…
CAAMFest 2015 Award Winners
Winners were announced at the Remy Martin Awards Ceremony. Find out if your favorite film won here! Updated 3/26/2015 with our Audience Award winners!
That’s A Wrap! CAAMFest 2015 Highlights
After 11 amazing days of Asian and Asian American film, music and food, CAAMFest 2015 closes the curtains on another successful year. As the nation’s largest festival of its kind, CAAM welcomed participants from all over the world and showcased over 100 films from 20 different countries.
