Asian Americans - Season 1 - Eps 3: Good Americans

2020-05-1260 min⭐ 0/10

During the Cold War years, Asian Americans are simultaneously heralded as a Model Minority, and targeted as the perpetual foreigner. It is also a time of bold ambition, as Asian Americans aspire for the first time to national political office and a coming culture-quake simmers beneath the surface.

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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

Daniel Dae Kim

Narrator (voice)

Tamlyn Tomita

Tamlyn Tomita

Narrator (voice)

Sandra Oh

Sandra Oh

Self

Greg Watanabe

Greg Watanabe

Self

Sessue Hayakawa

Sessue Hayakawa

Self

Anna May Wong

Anna May Wong

Self (archive footage)

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