FILMS
Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America
Coming in 2025
Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America explores the vital role of Ethnic Studies in redefining the narrative and promoting service to Asian American communities across the country. From the birth of Ethnic Studies at UC Berkeley and San Francisco State to present-day movements, Making Waves documents the stories of Asian American activism and efforts to lift up Ethnic Studies as a strategy to address present and future waves of anti-Asian hate.
Not Your Model Minority
Available on New Day Films and Kanopy
Not Your Model Minority explores the origins of the stereotype and the intersections with past and present anti-Asian violence. This documentary film also examines the harm created by this divisive narrative as well as opportunities to build power and make progress towards addressing systemic racism in America.
Reparations
Available on New Day Films and Kanopy
Reparations explores the four-century struggle to seek repair and atonement for slavery in the United States. Black and Asian Americans reflect on the legacy of slavery, the inequities that persists, and the critical role that solidarity between communities has in acknowledging and addressing systemic racism in America. This story is told by Black and Asian Americans who believe that our collective liberation can only be achieved by standing with one another. Reparations seeks to raise awareness of the Black reparations struggle and how vital it is to healing this country.
ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066
Available on New Day Films and Kanopy
ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 tells the untold story of false information and political influences which led to the World War ll incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film also examines the parallels to the targeting of groups today and similar attempts to abuse the powers of the government.
