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Ancestors in the Americas, Ancestors in the Americas, Part 1
directed by Loni Ding, 1931-2010; produced by Loni Ding, 1931-2010, in Ancestors in the Americas (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 2001), 1 hour 2 mins
The first program of ANCESTORS IN THE AMERICAS travels across oceans and centuries of time to trace the globally interlocking story of East and West – from a village in Guangdong Province and Spanish military barracks in Manila to a Chinese cemetery in Havana and the Peabody Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. COOLI...
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directed by Loni Ding, 1931-2010; produced by Loni Ding, 1931-2010, in Ancestors in the Americas (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 2001), 1 hour 2 mins
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The first program of ANCESTORS IN THE AMERICAS travels across oceans and centuries of time to trace the globally interlocking story of East and West – from a village in Guangdong Province and Spanish military barracks in Manila to a Chinese cemetery in Havana and the Peabody Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. COOLIES, SAILORS AND SETTLERS explores how and why people from the Philippines, China and India first arrived on the shores of North and Sou...
The first program of ANCESTORS IN THE AMERICAS travels across oceans and centuries of time to trace the globally interlocking story of East and West – from a village in Guangdong Province and Spanish military barracks in Manila to a Chinese cemetery in Havana and the Peabody Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. COOLIES, SAILORS AND SETTLERS explores how and why people from the Philippines, China and India first arrived on the shores of North and South America, and it portrays their survival amid harsh conditions, their re-migrations, and finally their permanent settlement in the New World.
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Loni Ding, 1931-2010, Sab Shimono, 1943-
Author / Creator
Loni Ding, 1931-2010
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Center for Asian American Media
Series
Ancestors in the Americas
Speaker / Narrator
Sab Shimono, 1943-
Topic / Theme
Indian, Filipino, Chinese, Filipino people, Indian people, Chinese people, Immigrant life, Jews
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Copyright © 2001 by Center for Asian American Media
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Banana Split
directed by Kip Fulbeck, 1965-; produced by Kip Fulbeck, 1965- (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 1991), 38 mins
Kip Fulbeck explores identity and biracial ethnicity issues, focusing on his parents' relationship with each other and their respective acclimations and rejections of each other's cultures. Through interwoven narratives and media clips, this video also addresses ethnic dating patterns and stereotypes of Asian Amer...
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directed by Kip Fulbeck, 1965-; produced by Kip Fulbeck, 1965- (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 1991), 38 mins
Description
Kip Fulbeck explores identity and biracial ethnicity issues, focusing on his parents' relationship with each other and their respective acclimations and rejections of each other's cultures. Through interwoven narratives and media clips, this video also addresses ethnic dating patterns and stereotypes of Asian American men.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Kip Fulbeck, 1965-
Author / Creator
Kip Fulbeck, 1965-
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
Center for Asian American Media
Topic / Theme
Dating and courtship, Racial identity, Stereotypes, Biracial people, Interracial marriages, Asians
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Copyright © 1991 by Center for Asian American Media
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Citizen Hong Kong
directed by Ruby Yang, fl. 1982-2016; produced by K. Bik Films (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 1999), 1 hour 27 mins
This multi-layered portrait examines San Francisco filmmaker Ruby Yang’s childhood home in its first year of postcolonial existence. In 1997, as the long-anticipated handover of the city from British rule to Chinese authority was about to occur, Yang returned to see the transition for herself. Instead of mirrori...
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directed by Ruby Yang, fl. 1982-2016; produced by K. Bik Films (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 1999), 1 hour 27 mins
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This multi-layered portrait examines San Francisco filmmaker Ruby Yang’s childhood home in its first year of postcolonial existence. In 1997, as the long-anticipated handover of the city from British rule to Chinese authority was about to occur, Yang returned to see the transition for herself. Instead of mirroring mainstream news reporting, Yang intimately explores the everyday lives of the people of Hong Kong, showing how the city’s ever cha...
This multi-layered portrait examines San Francisco filmmaker Ruby Yang’s childhood home in its first year of postcolonial existence. In 1997, as the long-anticipated handover of the city from British rule to Chinese authority was about to occur, Yang returned to see the transition for herself. Instead of mirroring mainstream news reporting, Yang intimately explores the everyday lives of the people of Hong Kong, showing how the city’s ever changing dynamics and energy shaped them. CITIZEN HONG KONG does this by intimately following five individuals who represent a diverse cross section of Hong Kong youth.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ruby Yang, fl. 1982-2016, K. Bik Films
Author / Creator
Ruby Yang, fl. 1982-2016
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Center for Asian American Media
Topic / Theme
Cultural identity, Immigrant populations, Cultural change and history, Urban life, Chinese
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 by Center for Asian American Media
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Comrades
directed by Edward Wong, fl. 1999; produced by Edward Wong, fl. 1999, National Asian American Telecommunications Association (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 1999), 27 mins
Director Edward Wong explores the nature of political and ideological allegiances as he follows the separate paths taken by two men, Alex Hing and Yook Wong, the filmmaker's father who joined the Communist Revolution that swept through China in 1949 but "denounced his faith" after years of separation from his fami...
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directed by Edward Wong, fl. 1999; produced by Edward Wong, fl. 1999, National Asian American Telecommunications Association (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 1999), 27 mins
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Director Edward Wong explores the nature of political and ideological allegiances as he follows the separate paths taken by two men, Alex Hing and Yook Wong, the filmmaker's father who joined the Communist Revolution that swept through China in 1949 but "denounced his faith" after years of separation from his family. Hing founded the Red Guard - modeled after China's Communist youth cadres - in San Francisco's Chinatown in the '60s. Both embraced...
Director Edward Wong explores the nature of political and ideological allegiances as he follows the separate paths taken by two men, Alex Hing and Yook Wong, the filmmaker's father who joined the Communist Revolution that swept through China in 1949 but "denounced his faith" after years of separation from his family. Hing founded the Red Guard - modeled after China's Communist youth cadres - in San Francisco's Chinatown in the '60s. Both embraced communism in different contexts yet faced similar opposition for living by their beliefs. A fascinating testament to the commitments that fuel all political struggles, Comrades compares and reviews Wong's and Hing's accomplishments to illuminate the legacy of their efforts upon activism today.
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Edward Wong, fl. 1999, National Asian American Telecommunications Association
Author / Creator
Edward Wong, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Center for Asian American Media
Person Discussed
Wong Yook, 1932-, Alex Hing, 1946-
Topic / Theme
Social activism and activists, Communism, Chinese
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 by Center for Asian American Media
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Coaching Papers and Chinese Immigration
produced by Loni Ding, 1931-2010; in Island of Secret Memories (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media), 2 mins
In this segment we learn that Chinese immigrants at Angel Island were carefully questioned before being allowed to enter the country. The questions were so numerous and detailed that families would study extensively before making the trip to America, with what they called 'coaching papers.'
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produced by Loni Ding, 1931-2010; in Island of Secret Memories (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media), 2 mins
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In this segment we learn that Chinese immigrants at Angel Island were carefully questioned before being allowed to enter the country. The questions were so numerous and detailed that families would study extensively before making the trip to America, with what they called 'coaching papers.'
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Loni Ding, 1931-2010
Publisher
Center for Asian American Media
Topic / Theme
Detention centers, Chinese people, Immigration and emigration
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1988 by Center for Asian American Media
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Kip Fulbeck: Selected Videos, Vol. 2
directed by Kip Fulbeck, 1965- (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 2009), 1 hour 9 mins
Known for his fast-paced and hilarious videos exploring Hapa identity and Asian American media portrayal, artist Kip Fulbeck has been featured on CNN, MTV and PBS. A professor of Art at UCSB, he exhibits and performs throughout the world and is the author of several books. Volume 2 includes: Some Questions for 28...
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directed by Kip Fulbeck, 1965- (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 2009), 1 hour 9 mins
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Known for his fast-paced and hilarious videos exploring Hapa identity and Asian American media portrayal, artist Kip Fulbeck has been featured on CNN, MTV and PBS. A professor of Art at UCSB, he exhibits and performs throughout the world and is the author of several books. Volume 2 includes: Some Questions for 28 Kisses; Asian Studs Nightmare; Sweet or Spicy?; Sex, Love & Kung Fu; L.A. Christmas; Nine Fish; Vicki in 3:30.
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Kip Fulbeck, 1965-
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Center for Asian American Media
Speaker / Narrator
Kip Fulbeck, 1965-
Person Discussed
Kip Fulbeck, 1965-
Topic / Theme
Humor, Biracial people, Men, Cultural identity, Racial identity
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2000 by Center for Asian American Media
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Silencio
directed by Michael Arago, fl. 1997 (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 1997), 9 mins
This short film takes place in San Francisco, 1951, focusing on the experience of a young Filipino American trying to adjust to his predominantly Caucasian workplace. It explores the subtleties of how racism affects members of a multi-ethnic family, most tellingly when a mixed-blood sibling denies his ethnic herit...
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directed by Michael Arago, fl. 1997 (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 1997), 9 mins
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This short film takes place in San Francisco, 1951, focusing on the experience of a young Filipino American trying to adjust to his predominantly Caucasian workplace. It explores the subtleties of how racism affects members of a multi-ethnic family, most tellingly when a mixed-blood sibling denies his ethnic heritage and 'passes' as an Italian American in order to fit in.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Performance
Contributor
Michael Arago, fl. 1997
Author / Creator
Michael Arago, fl. 1997
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Center for Asian American Media
Topic / Theme
Ethnic status, Biracial people, Racial identity, Cultural identity, Filipinos
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1997 by Center for Asian American Media
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Terminal USA
directed by Jon Moritsugu, 1965-; produced by Andrea Sperling, 1968-, Killing Kulture and Independent Television Service (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 1994), 1 hour
Dignity, tradition and stereotypes are trashed in this psychedelic look at a dysfunctional Japanese American family – a drug dealing nihilist with a girlfriend from outer space, a computer nerd twin brother who has a passion for phone sex, an oversexed cheerleader sister, a nymphomaniacal mother and an upright a...
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directed by Jon Moritsugu, 1965-; produced by Andrea Sperling, 1968-, Killing Kulture and Independent Television Service (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 1994), 1 hour
Description
Dignity, tradition and stereotypes are trashed in this psychedelic look at a dysfunctional Japanese American family – a drug dealing nihilist with a girlfriend from outer space, a computer nerd twin brother who has a passion for phone sex, an oversexed cheerleader sister, a nymphomaniacal mother and an upright and honorable father. Stars Jon Moritsugu, Jenny Woo, Sharon Omi and Ken Narasaki.
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Contributor
Andrea Sperling, 1968-, Killing Kulture, Independent Television Service
Author / Creator
Jon Moritsugu, 1965-
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Center for Asian American Media
Topic / Theme
Illegal drugs, Sex, Family relationships
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1994 by Center for Asian American Media
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Whose Children Are These?
directed by Theresa Thanjan, fl. 2004; produced by Theresa Thanjan, fl. 2004 (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 2004), 27 mins
WHOSE CHILDREN ARE THESE? provides a gripping view into the world of three Muslim teenagers affected by post 9/11 domestic anti-terrorism security measures. One such program, 'Special Registration,' required male non-citizens – as young as the age of 16 and from 25 countries – to register with the U.S. governm...
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directed by Theresa Thanjan, fl. 2004; produced by Theresa Thanjan, fl. 2004 (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 2004), 27 mins
Description
WHOSE CHILDREN ARE THESE? provides a gripping view into the world of three Muslim teenagers affected by post 9/11 domestic anti-terrorism security measures. One such program, 'Special Registration,' required male non-citizens – as young as the age of 16 and from 25 countries – to register with the U.S. government and resulted in the discriminatory deportation of many. This film introduces Navila – an honors student who fought to release her...
WHOSE CHILDREN ARE THESE? provides a gripping view into the world of three Muslim teenagers affected by post 9/11 domestic anti-terrorism security measures. One such program, 'Special Registration,' required male non-citizens – as young as the age of 16 and from 25 countries – to register with the U.S. government and resulted in the discriminatory deportation of many. This film introduces Navila – an honors student who fought to release her father from detention; Sarfaraz – a popular basketball player who confronts pending deportation; and Hager – a young woman who faces prejudice and is spurred into activism as a result.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Theresa Thanjan, fl. 2004
Author / Creator
Theresa Thanjan, fl. 2004
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Center for Asian American Media
Topic / Theme
Immigration laws, Civil rights, Immigrant populations
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 by Center for Asian American Media
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You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story
directed by Jeff Adachi, 1959-; produced by Jeff Adachi, 1959- (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 2009), 1 hour 10 mins
YOU DON’T KNOW JACK tells the fascinating story of pioneering American entertainer, Jack Soo, an Oakland native who became the first Asian American to be cast in the lead role of the television series Valentine’s Day (1963), before later starring in the popular comedy show Barney Miller (1975-1978). Featuring...
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directed by Jeff Adachi, 1959-; produced by Jeff Adachi, 1959- (San Francisco, CA: Center for Asian American Media, 2009), 1 hour 10 mins
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YOU DON’T KNOW JACK tells the fascinating story of pioneering American entertainer, Jack Soo, an Oakland native who became the first Asian American to be cast in the lead role of the television series Valentine’s Day (1963), before later starring in the popular comedy show Barney Miller (1975-1978). Featuring rare footage and interviews from Soo’s co-stars and friends, including actors George Takei, Nancy Kwan and Max Gail, comedians Steve...
YOU DON’T KNOW JACK tells the fascinating story of pioneering American entertainer, Jack Soo, an Oakland native who became the first Asian American to be cast in the lead role of the television series Valentine’s Day (1963), before later starring in the popular comedy show Barney Miller (1975-1978). Featuring rare footage and interviews from Soo’s co-stars and friends, including actors George Takei, Nancy Kwan and Max Gail, comedians Steve Landesberg and Gary Austin, and producer Hal Kanter, the film traces Jack’s early beginnings as a nightclub singer and comedian, to his breakthrough role as Sammy Fong in Rogers and Hammerstein’s Broadway play and film version of The Flower Drum Song. The film also explores why Soo, a former internee who was actually born Goro Suzuki, was forced to change his name in the post WWII era, in order to perform in clubs in the mid-west. Soo’s life experiences and acting resume caused him to speak out against negative ethnic portrayals and even led him to refuse roles that were demeaning to Asian Americans.
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jeff Adachi, 1959-
Author / Creator
Jeff Adachi, 1959-
Date Published / Released
2009-03-15
Publisher
Center for Asian American Media
Person Discussed
Jack Soo
Topic / Theme
Television careers, Internment camps, Stereotypes, Race and culture, Cultural assimilation
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 by Center for Asian American Media
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