Asian Americans - Season 1 - Eps 1: Breaking Ground
In an era of exclusion and U.S. empire, new immigrants arrive from China, India, Japan, the Philippines and beyond. Barred by anti-Asian laws they become America’s first “undocumented immigrants,” yet they build railroads, dazzle on the silver screen, and take their fight for equality to the U.S. Supreme Court.
About Asian Americans

Title: Asian Americans
First Air Date: 2020-05-11
Last Air Date: 2020-05-13
Status: Ended
Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 5
Network: PBS
Genres: Documentary, War & Politics
Production Companies: Center for Asian American Media Production, ITVS, WETA
Synopsis
This five-part series traces the story of Asian Americans, spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, international relations, and cultural innovation. It is a timely, clear-eyed look at the vital role that Asian Americans have played in defining who we are as a nation. Their stories are a celebration of the grit and resilience of a people that reflects the experience of all Americans.
Cast

Daniel Dae Kim
Narrator (voice)

Tamlyn Tomita
Narrator (voice)

Sandra Oh
Self

Greg Watanabe
Self

Sessue Hayakawa
Self

Anna May Wong
Self (archive footage)