“Abacus: Small Enough to Jail” Wins Critics’ Choice Award
The CAAM-funded film is directed by Steve James (“Hoop Dreams”) and produced by Mark Mitten and Julie Goldman.
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‘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.
CAAM Presents “TYRUS,” “Abacus,” “Nobody Dies” and “Family Ingredients” on Public TV this Fall
Catch these shows beginning September 1 on PBS and other public media channels (check local listings).
In Memoriam: Tyrus Wong (1910-2016)
The talented artist’s work and life story is captured on film in a new documentary.
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.
Memoirs of a Superfan Vol. 11.5 – A Flower Grows
Thanks for all your contributions to our great, mutual journey, with one common destiny. Perhaps we have all been flowers growing between concrete and stone. But we are also the forest.
105-year-old artist Tyrus Wong Signs Long Lost “Chinese Jesus” Painting
Wong’s story and ongoing legacy has impacted people all over the world, including CAAM Board Member David Lei, who rediscovered Wong’s piece after first seeing it as a child.
“TYRUS” Film Shines the Spotlight on the Chinese American Behind “Bambi”
While TYRUS is a film that puts a human face to our nation of immigrants, it is also a love story about family and art.
Top 2016 Festival Picks from the CAAMFam
See what CAAM staffers and a Superfan recommend for CAAMFest 2016.
Announcing CAAMFest 2016 Opening Night Film “TYRUS” and CAAMFeast Early Bird Tickets!
Announcing our Opening Night Film, TYRUS, plus get in on the action early by scoring discounted early bird tickets to CAAMFest2016’s Opening Night, CAAMFeast, and the early bird All-Access Pass