Asian Americans (2020)

60 Min.·IMDb 10

Season 1: Episode 1

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.

Episodes

5 total

Availability

Multiple subtitles. Streaming in Full HD quality.

Information

USA · 5 episodes

Overview

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.

DocumentaryWar & Politics

Cast

Daniel Dae Kim, Tamlyn Tomita, Sandra Oh, Greg Watanabe, Sessue Hayakawa

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