Mao is a great example of the continuity of the “ars poetica,” and is part of what might someday be seen as a renaissance of young Asian American poets, including such stars as Ocean Vuong, Cathy Linh Che, Jenny Xie, Bao Phi, and others.
CAAMFest is BACK to kick off our 37th year!
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“We remain committed to telling undertold stories to the public, including stories by filmmakers from the South and historically underrepresented voices.” – CAAM Executive Director Stephen Gong
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Witness the intimate story of trailblazing Cambodian American women who break decades of silence to resurrect the memory of their loved ones before the UN Special Tribunal prosecuting the Khmer Rouge.
We’re looking for talented volunteers to help produce CAAMFest 2019! The largest celebration of Asian and Asian American film, music, food, and media returns…
As a young, black Muslim American girl, Mikel didn’t always feel welcome in her own religious circles. In the poem, she writes that her black skin color was “a sign of dirt.”
“Making my work at a time where there is just more opportunities for Asian American actors really does help my work because when I’m looking for actors, they’re continuing to work before and after they have worked with me, which contributes to the health of the field.” – Lauren Yee
CAAM presents our annual invitation-only CAAMFest Sneak Preview on Thursday, March 21, 2019 in the beautiful theater of Airbnb’s San Francisco Headquarters building.