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202060 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Asian Americans

202060 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Five parts detail 150 years of Asian immigrants' contributions to the United States and their impact on the nation's identity.

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Five parts detail 150 years of Asian immigrants' contributions to the United States and their impact on the nation's identity.

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Daniel Dae Kim

Daniel Dae Kimcast

Tamlyn Tomita

Tamlyn Tomitacast

Sandra Oh

Greg Watanabe

Greg Watanabecast

Sessue Hayakawa

Sessue Hayakawacast

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Asian immigrants have shaped the United States for over 150 years. The five-part series "Asian Americans" details their contributions to the nation’s identity. It covers key events in immigration and racial politics, alongside personal stories that illustrate the challenges faced by these communities. The documentary also addresses international relations that influenced Asian American experiences. Through historical narratives, it presents the cultural innovations and determination of Asian Americans in defining their place in the country.

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