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Every May we take extra time to celebrate Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian (AAPINH) Heritage Month by shining a light on AAPINH experiences and filmmakers.
Why May? you ask.
In 1977 the U.S. Congress (spearheaded by Representative Frank Horton of New York and Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawai'i) chose the first ten days of May to commemorate the history and contributions of Asian American communities here in the U.S. The week's observance became a month, the very month in which the first Japanese immigrants came to the U.S. in 1843. We also commemorate the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869 as the majority of workers who laid those railroad tracks were Chinese immigrants.
Enjoy this collection of films, some premiering in May as well as some gems to revisit.
NOW STREAMING
REEL SOUTH
The Volunteer
An Asian-American veteran of the Vietnam War searches for the soldier who saved his life.
American Masters
Ethan Lim: Cambodian Futures
Chef Ethan Lim creates vibrant dishes inspired by the rich, complex history of Cambodia.
Stories from the Stage
Growing Up Asian
Millions are creating their own definitions of what it means to be Asian American.
American Masters
Tyrus
Tyrus Wong's pioneering artwork led to iconic works like Bambi and Rebel Without a Cause.
American Experience
Plague at the Golden Gate
Discover how bubonic plague in 1900 set off fear and anti-Asian sentiment in San Francisco
This Is Utah
Malialole
Polynesian music & dance group Malialole is working to preserve the culture in Utah.
This Is Utah
Women of the World
Women of the World helps forcibly displaced women find a new home & community in Utah.
Why Local Civics Matter
Student Reporting Lab Interview with Nyalok Akec
Susi Feltch-Malohifo'ou on her involvement and impact in the community.
Fanny: The Right to Rock
Fanny: The Right to Rock
Co-founded by Filipina American sisters, Fanny is a ferocious 70s rock band.
POV
Wisdom Gone Wild
In this reflection on aging and transformation, a woman with dementia reinvents herself.
POV
How to Have an American Baby
An intimate look behind the closed doors of the Chinese birth tourism industry in the US.
Modern Gardener
A New Roots Community Gardener
Learn about New Roots and visit the deliciously unique garden of a New Roots gardener.
If you see an alarmingly high infant mortality rate in a group of people - how do you go about changing it? One program used cultural knowledge, intergenerational wisdom, and storytelling to create awareness about maternal and infant health in Utah's Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities.
Doc World
Ganden: A Joyful Land
The last generation of monks to have studied where the Dalai Lama’s lineage began.
This Is Utah
Golden Spike and the History of Chinese Railroad Workers
Learn about the role of Chinese railroad workers on the transcontinental railroad.
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Asian American Stories of Resilience and Beyond | On All Fronts
A biracial family navigates conversations about racial reckoning and its impact on them.
American Masters
Becoming Yamazushi
A Japanese American rapper discovers how art can champion cultural liberation.
local food lab
Indian Street Food with Lavanya Mahate of Saffron Valley
Lavanya demonstrates amazing Indian street food recipes.
Let's Talk
Annie + Jahn
Let’s talk about the importance of building empathy.
Modern Gardener
Gardening as Art
We met with home gardeners Analy and Dave to take a peek in their yard.
local food lab
Anny Sooksri of Fav Bistro Demos a Thai Dish
An exclusive demo of a popular Thai dish: papaya salad.
