Memoirs of a Superfan Volume 14.9: Family as Metaphor, Family as Reality
“Family conflict seasons our reality, but it is also perhaps a hopeful metaphor for nations and indeed our whole Earth.”
San Francisco
Memoirs of a Superfan, Volume 14.6: “Chinatown Rising”
This film gives us an “institutional memory,” if you will, of our city’s life, struggles and aspirations.
Playwright Lauren Yee on New Worlds and Inspirations
“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
In Memoriam: San Francisco Public Defender and Filmmaker Jeff Adachi
Jeff was San Francisco’s Public Defender, a filmmaker, and a fearless advocate for justice.
CAAM’s Executive Director Stephen Gong to Speak at SFMOMA Jan. 10
Join us before the screening of “Plastic China” as part of SFMOMA 101: China, Film, and Society.
THE CENTER FOR ASIAN AMERICAN MEDIA SELECTED AS RECIPIENT OF HEWLETT 50 ARTS COMMISSION
”J-town, Chinatown: Our Town” will be a multidisciplinary and multimedia work performed by esteemed artist Brenda Wong Aoki and scored by award-winning jazz musician Mark Izu.
StoryCorps: Filipino American History in San Francisco’s SOMA
Bernadette Sy and Teresa Yanga talk about the founding of the Bayanihan Community Center, and Rico Riemedio and Tim Figueras chat about the changing SoMa neighborhood.
Join CAAM at the Autumn Moon Festival in SF Sept 16-17
CAAM will host a special screening of “The Chinese Exclusion Act” from 5-7pm.
In Memoriam: San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee
We extend our deepest condolences to Mayor Lee’s wife Anita Lee, daughters Tania and Brianna, his family and friends.
CAAM to be Honored at SF APA Heritage Celebration May 1st
San Francisco is honoring CAAMFest’s 35th anniversary!
StoryCorps: Exploring Filipino Arts in SoMa
“I think the visibility of Filipio Americans is now coming to the forefront because we’re finally realizing, we have really arrived.” – Alleluia Panis, Kularts
StoryCorps: Exploring Filipino Arts in SoMa through Bindlestiff Studios
Bindlestiff was a second home to many Filipinos and had become a multi-generational cultural hub, a beloved and important space within the community.