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Asian Americans

  • 2020
  • TMDB 10.0/10
  • 1 season

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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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.

Cast

  • Daniel Dae KimNarrator (voice)
  • Tamlyn TomitaNarrator (voice)
  • Sandra OhSelf
  • Greg WatanabeSelf
  • Sessue HayakawaSelf
  • Anna May WongSelf (archive footage)

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