CAAM-funded Documentaries & Programs at CAAMFest36
CAAMFest, the annual festival for Asian and Asian American showcases presented by the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), brings 25 films produced or…
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CAAM-funded films nominated for Emmy Awards
Congrats to “Forever, Chinatown” and “Mele Murals!”
Six Asian American Documentaries Premiere on PBS and World Channel this May
Join us in watching the broadcast premiere of these enlightening and inspiring films that spotlight the resilience of Asian Americans, and the role of Asian Americans in shaping U.S. history.
CAAM-Funded “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail” Nominated for Peabody Award
The film is about the family-owned Abacus Federal Savings Bank, the only U.S. bank to face criminal charges after the 2008 financial crisis.
Now Available: “The Chinese Exclusion Act” PBS Documentary’s Community Conversation Kit
Host a community screening of the film, “The Chinese Exclusion Act,” and use our new community resource kit with a discussion guide and more.
2018 Southern Asian American Documentary Filmmakers Convening
“Beyond Borders: Diverse Voices of the American South” will bring together Asian American filmmakers from the South to build a network.
Introducing Tanya Yule, CAAM’s new Public Broadcasting Preservation Fellow
Our fellow will digitize Asian American documentaries from the 80s and beyond that aired on PBS programs such as American Experience, Frontline, and Independent Lens.
CAAM 2017 DOCUMENTARY FUND AWARDS
The new awardees include “Chinatown Rising,” “Jaddoland” and “Random Acts of Legacy.”
Celebrate Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month by watching documentaries from our public media partners, PBS and World Channel, all month long, with a lineup of new…
ANN CURRY’S NEW PBS SHOW “WE’LL MEET AGAIN” PREMIERES JAN. 23 — EXCLUSIVE Q&A
We chat with the award-winning journalist about the impact of telling stories of everyday community members.
“ABACUS” DIRECTOR STEVE JAMES NOMINATED FOR A DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA AWARD!
The nomination comes on the heels of being shortlisted for an Oscar.
Elevate, Incubate & Demonstrate: Advancing Asian American Artists Streaming
From CAAM and Visual Communications, WATCH the dynamic Sundance conversation on the current & future state of Asian American artists streaming at World Channel.