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Asian Americans

Season 1 Episode 1: Breaking Ground

A new wave of Asian immigrants arrives in the US, defying exclusion and discriminatory laws to leave a lasting legacy. They make significant contributions by building railroads, breaking into Hollywood, and ultimately, taking their fight for equality to the Supreme Court.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Breaking Ground

1. Breaking Ground

Aired: May 11, 2020

A new wave of Asian immigrants arrives in the US, defying exclusion and discr...

Episode 2 A Question of Loyalty

2. A Question of Loyalty

Aired: May 11, 2020

Buddy Uno, an Asian American journalist, becomes embroiled in a fiery controv...

Episode 3 Good Americans

3. Good Americans

Aired: May 12, 2020

Asian American politicians experience a surge in success, but beneath their o...

Episode 4 Generation Rising

4. Generation Rising

Aired: May 12, 2020

A new era of Asian American influence in US politics unfolds, marked by trail...

Episode 5 Breaking Through

5. Breaking Through

Aired: May 13, 2020

Asian Americans assert their influence on the nation, navigating identity and...

Main Cast

Daniel Dae KimNarrator (voice)

Tamlyn TomitaNarrator (voice)

Appearances

Sessue Hayakawa

Info about Asian Americans

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary