Join CAAM and the Bay Area Black Journalists Association this Sunday, June 7th at the Ninth Street Independent Film Center for a free screening of the film “Finding Samuel Lowe” and Q&A with filmmaker and author Paula Madison.
“The director handled the subjects unobtrusively and let the stories honestly flow from them, capturing moments that we didn’t expect.”
Although over 10,000 Chinese immigrants helped build the western half of the Transcontinental Railroad, their crucial contribution was largely overlooked for almost an entire century.
“For me it means more people might be exposed to this story about the visionary life and ideas of Grace Lee Boggs.” – Grace Lee
An interview with Academy-Award nominated filmmaker Rory Kennedy on making the “Last Days in Vietnam.” The film premieres on PBS Tuesday, April 28.
“…Vietnamese are not victims—they are survivors, they are fighters, they are strong women and men who are proud. They are the more interesting and compelling main characters in my lens.”
Join us for films, food and fun with CAAMFest at The New Parkway and Oakland Museum of California this weekend. UPDATE: Asian-inspired menu items at The New Parkway!
“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”
Invite someone you know to share their story.
Documentary filmmakers eligible for awards between $15,000 and $50,000.
ITVS announces open call for filmmakers.
APA actors, directors and media makers who made waves this year.