More than 22 million people living in the United States are categorized as Asian American. This is why we compiled a list of 25 feature-length documentaries to watch that explore themes and tackle issues that continue to impact the lives of this changing population.. Asian American Studies Research Guide: Asian American Documentary Films Selected Documentary Films, A-B Note: all of the following Asian American films are in the MSU Main Library Digital and Multimedia Center unless otherwise indicated. Movies can be checked out unless on reserve for a class. 14: Dred Scott, Wong Kim Ark and Vanessa Lopez.
Asian Americans is a five-hour film series that delivers a bold, fresh perspective on a history that matters today, more than ever. As America becomes more diverse, and more divided while facing.. The must-watch five-part film series from PBS is one of the most comprehensive looks at Asian American history, detailing the arrival of early immigrants and the building of the country's railroads to leading farm labor movements, while also examining the laws that restricted where Asian Americans could live to whom they could marry.