

Asian Americans
2020-05-11 · 60 min / episode · ★ 10.0
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.
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- Center for Asian American Media Production, ITVS, WETA
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- United States of America
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- Ended
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Daniel Dae KimNarrator (voice)
Tamlyn TomitaNarrator (voice)
Sandra OhSelf
Greg WatanabeSelf
Sessue HayakawaSelf
Anna May WongSelf (archive footage)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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