Asian Americans

Season 1 Episode 5: Breaking Through

May 13, 2020NR1h7.2

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

Asian Americans background

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Breaking Ground

1. Breaking Ground

Aired: May 11, 2020

In an era of exclusion and U.S. empire, new immigrants arrive from China, Ind...

Episode 2 A Question of Loyalty

2. A Question of Loyalty

Aired: May 11, 2020

Buddy Uno, an Asian American immigrant who went to Japan to find journalism w...

Episode 3 Good Americans

3. Good Americans

Aired: May 12, 2020

During the Cold War years, Asian Americans are simultaneously heralded as a M...

Episode 4 Generation Rising

4. Generation Rising

Aired: May 12, 2020

A generation of US politicians arises who can speak on behalf of Asian Americ...

Episode 5 Breaking Through

5. Breaking Through

Aired: May 13, 2020

At the turn of the new millennium, the national conversation turns to immigra...


Info about Asian Americans

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary