Comcast Cinema Asian American in December: Justin Chon films, foodie films, and holiday films
Scroll through to see all the films on Comcast’s Cinema Asian America this month — free for on demand subscribers.
Television
Talking with Tamlyn Tomita: The actress dishes on independent cinema and whitewashing
“The door is widening because we have more Asian Americans demanding more stories be told.” – Tamlyn Tomita
Sujata Day, “Insecure” Actress and Filmmaker, Talks “Cowboy and Indian”
“It’s about us putting out our own stories.” – Sujata Day
COMCAST CINEMA ASIAN AMERICA IN NOVEMBER: Spotlights on Randall Park and Philly Asian American Film Festival
Scroll through to see all the films on Comcast’s Cinema Asian America this month — free for on demand subscribers.
Muslim Youth Voices: Presenting authentic stories from Muslim American youth
“I hope to show people that Muslims are people too, and that we’re not that different from you” — Razan, 15
“Fresh Off The Boat”‘s Lucille Soong on Becoming an Accidental Actor
Soong talks about acting, representation and selfies.
“Family Ingredients” Producer Heather Haunani Giugni on Representing Hawai’i’s Stories
“My goal has been to be a support, as well as be an example, of a series that can be born and generated here in Hawai’i. Nobody has to go to anywhere else. You don’t have to Hollywood anymore because there is no ‘Hollywood.'”
“Swim Team” on POV Tonight
Watch a moving quest for inclusion and independence for autistic teens in “Swim Team,” premiering on PBS’ award-winning POV program October 2.
Comcast Cinema Asian America in October: Filipino American History, Diwali and Thrillers!
Catch films by Marissa Aroy, Sujata Day, Ham Tran and more!
“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.
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.
‘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.