Daniel Dae Kim
Narrator (voice)
Series
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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.
Episodes
Season 1
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1. Breaking GroundNow viewing2020-05-111hIn 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.- 2. A Question of Loyalty2020-05-111hAn American-born generation straddles their country of birth and their parents’ homelands in Japan and Korea. Those loyalties are tested during World War II, when families are imprisoned in detention camps, and brothers find themselves on opposite sides of the battle lines.
- 3. Good Americans2020-05-121hDuring the Cold War years, Asian Americans are simultaneously heralded as a Model Minority, and targeted as the perpetual foreigner. It is also a time of bold ambition, as Asian Americans aspire for the first time to national political office and a coming culture-quake simmers beneath the surface.
- 4. Generation Rising2020-05-121hDuring a time of war and social tumult, a young generation fights for equality in the fields, on campuses and in the culture, and claim a new identity: Asian Americans. The war’s aftermath brings new immigrants and refugees who expand the population and the definition of Asian America.
5. Breaking Through2020-05-131hAt 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?
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Tamlyn Tomita
Narrator (voice)
Sandra Oh
Self
Greg Watanabe
Self
Sessue Hayakawa
Self
Anna May Wong
Self (archive footage)
Availability
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Asian Americans available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
How many seasons does Asian Americans have?
Asian Americans has 1 season and 5 episodes.
When did Asian Americans first air?
Asian Americans first aired in 2020.
Is Asian Americans still running?
Asian Americans's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Asian Americans?
Asian Americans is classified as Documentary, War & Politics.