Back to School Special: Asian American Films about Immigration and Refugees
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“The Chinese Exclusion Act” Doc Previews in Washington, D.C.
The preview and discussion offer parallels to Muslim American experience today.
How Clinton and Trump’s Immigration Policies Line Up for Asian Americans
The president alone may not rewrite immigration laws—but importantly, he or she does have a lot of latitude to determine how federal agencies ought to prioritize their enforcement of existing laws.
Encore CAAMFest 2016 Screening of “TYRUS” Doc
With a century of stories and achievements captured in over a decade of filmmaking, Pamela Tom’s award-winning TYRUS paints a beautifully intimate portrait of 105-year-old artist Tyrus Wong.
Chef Brandon Jew of “Mister Jiu’s” shares his inspirations and creative process
Tucked in an alleyway named Waverly Place will soon be San Francisco Chinatown’s newest restaurant, Mister Jiu’s. Months before opening, it had already garnered…
Get Lowe: Felicia Lowe’s “Chinese Couplets” Continues to Shine Spotlight on Chinese American History
“We do need to talk about “exclusion” because it is persisting today….America is not a perfect place, and neither should we perpetuate the idea that Asians are the model minority.”
Verses In Exile: A Conversation with Director Masahiro Sugano
“We hardly get to listen to a man like Kosal with his past, without apprehension.”
Southeast Asian Groups to Talk about Education and Immigration Reform
A screening of “Pass or Fail in Cambodia Town” will be followed by a panel discussion on education and the President’s immigration plans.
Summer Opportunity: Asian Americans in Film & Literature for K-12 Teachers
An opportunity for K-12 teachers to spend summer in New York learning about Asian Americans in film and literature.
CAAM Staff Film Picks
The CAAM Fam gives their personal documentary recommendations from CAAM’s Asian American film archives.
PBS Online Film Festival: “Why We Rise” Filmmakers Q&A
Filmmakers Brian Redondo and Corinne Manabat discuss making “Why We Rise,” now playing at the PBS Online Film Festival.
Examining How Immigration Laws Affect Our Future (See These Films!)
On June 27, the United States Senate passed a bill for immigration reform that would provide a pathway for citizenship for the estimated 11…