Asian Americans โ Season 1, Episode 1: Breaking Ground
Documentary, War & Politics โข 60 min โข 1 season, 5 episodes โข โ 10.0/10
Episode synopsis
In an era of exclusion and U.S. empire, new immigrants arrive from China, India, Japan, the Philippines and beyond. Barred by anti-Asian laws they become Americaโs first โundocumented immigrants,โ yet they build railroads, dazzle on the silver screen, and take their fight for equality to the U.S. Supreme Court.
About Asian Americans
This five-part series traces the story of Asian Americans, spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, international relations, and cultural innovation. It is a timely, clear-eyed look at the vital role that Asian Americans have played in defining who we are as a nation. Their stories are a celebration of the grit and resilience of a people that reflects the experience of all Americans.