Asian American PBS series

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            "Asian Americans" by Renee Tajima-Pena, 2020 episodes 1&2 intrigued me to watch up until episode 5. I really thought about the generational stress Asian American’s have to overcome. From the first episode explaining the railroad workers to the bombing of Peal harbor I could tell this series was meant to inform the viewer but mainly empower Asian’s and their connections to America.

 I appreciated the films access to individual stories from the families and individuals who have lived through these traumatic experiences. The stories seemed to be personal so I think its very important to appreciate the families for sharing and bringing up those emotions with a humble tone. I particularly enjoyed the part in the film where the huge family came together and celebrated their ancestors with food, music, and dance. 


One thing I found disheartening about the film was the fact that it only showed certain Asian communities. Furthering the alienation of smaller Asian American subdivisions. The film paints a picture of inclusion but revolves around American history and limits their voice. I would like to see more experiences but I know the film was capped at five hours which I also don’t agree with. 

 

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