This forum brings together three filmmakers responsible for creating the groundbreaking PBS documentary series, Asian Americans. S. Leo Chiang, Grace Lee, and Renee Tajima-Pea reflect on the making of the series and its impact.doi:10.1080/00447471.2020.1931765S. Chiang...
The premiere of PBS' new documentary on Asian Americans seeks to shine a light on a forgotten history.
The PBS documentary series, Asian Americans, examines the significant role of Asian Americans in US society, politics and pop culture over the past few centuries. The show features reflections from Fresh Off the Boat star Randall Park (above) and is co-narrated by actor Daniel Dae Kim (top)....
ASIAN AMERICANS, a five-part PBS documentary series, chronicles the contributions and challenges of Asian Americans in U.S. history.
PBS is committed to telling stories that illuminate and celebrate the rich diversity of our country,” said Paula Kerger, PBS President and CEO. “We are proud to share this important series with our audiences, and to deepen understanding about the extraordinary impact of Asian Americans on our...
Screenshot of the PBS documentary "The Chinese Exclusion Act" In the following years, hostility and attacks from white settlers mounted continuously until the murdering of 19 Chinese residents by a mob in Los Angeles' Chinatown marked a climax of the anti-Asian fervor in 1871. The massacre was...
Screenshot of the PBS documentary "The Chinese Exclusion Act" In the following years, hostility and attacks from white settlers mounted continuously until the murdering of 19 Chinese residents by a mob in Los Angeles' Chinatown marked a climax of the anti-Asian fervor in 1871. The massacre was...
May signifies Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time in which we show support for the AAPI community and honor their contributions. According to theSmithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, Asian Americans and Pacific islanders are one of the fastes...
Asian Americans on PBS: A five-hour docuseries showcasing "the history of identity, contributions, and challenges experiences by Asian Americans" told through personal stories of those who lived through it. We Are Not a Stereotype: Breaking Down Asian American Bias: A video series by the Smith...
Jennifer Lin,director/producer, co-directed the documentaryBeethoven in Beijingabout the Philadelphia Orchestra’s China legacy, which premiered nationally on PBS’s Great Performances. Lin was a reporter forThe Philadelphia Inquirer, including postings in Beijing, New York City and Washington, D.C....