#AsianAmCovidStories presented by the Asian American Documentary Network
The Asian American Documentary Network commissioned 15 microdocs and 3 personal essays in response to the rise in anti-Asian sentiment. By leaning into our strengths as documentarians of the Asian diaspora, we want to record perspectives that can disrupt mainstream narratives about Asian communities. Stay tuned for our 2021 Storytelling Initiative launching this month by following us on social media @aadocnetwork.
Disturbed by the racism against Asian Americans, actor Maki‘ilei Ishihara taps into her heritage to produce an animated video poem that celebrates cultural identity.
- Year2020
- Runtime2 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorKimberlee Bassford
- ProducerKimberlee Bassford
#AsianAmCovidStories presented by the Asian American Documentary Network
The Asian American Documentary Network commissioned 15 microdocs and 3 personal essays in response to the rise in anti-Asian sentiment. By leaning into our strengths as documentarians of the Asian diaspora, we want to record perspectives that can disrupt mainstream narratives about Asian communities. Stay tuned for our 2021 Storytelling Initiative launching this month by following us on social media @aadocnetwork.
Disturbed by the racism against Asian Americans, actor Maki‘ilei Ishihara taps into her heritage to produce an animated video poem that celebrates cultural identity.
- Year2020
- Runtime2 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorKimberlee Bassford
- ProducerKimberlee Bassford