Asian Americans

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.

Series details

First air date

2020

Last air date

2020

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

5

Episode runtime

60 min

Genres

Documentary, War & Politics

Original language

EN

Origin country

US

Networks

PBS

Production

Center for Asian American Media Production, ITVS, WETA

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)