PBS Series: Asian Americans

In the picture are the portraits of immigrants of different nationalities

Date(s):

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Time:

2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Location:

John C. Fremont Branch Library

Community Room

Type:

In Person

Audience:

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Category:

Film

Language:

English

Description:

Join us for a screening of the PBS series Asian Americans. Dive into the rich history and diverse experiences of Asian Americans in this captivating documentary. Learn about this vibrant community's struggles, triumphs, and contributions, and celebrate Asian American heritage with us. Attendees are welcome to share their and their families' experiences after the screening.

The series consists of 5 episodes. We are showing episodes 2 and 5.

Episode 2: A Question of Loyalty

An 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.

Episode 5: Breaking Through

At the turn of the new millennium, the national conversation turned to immigration, race, and economic disparity. As the U.S. becomes more diverse yet more divided, a new generation of Asian Americans tackles the question: How do we as a nation move forward together?

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

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