Asian Americans - Season 1 - Eps 5: Breaking Through
At the turn of the new millennium, the national conversation turns to immigration, race, and economic disparity. As the U.S becomes more diverse, yet more divided, a new generation of Asian Americans tackle the question, how do we as a nation move forward together?
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)