Asian American Stories of Resilience and Beyond Volume 1

Films focusing on resilience through the lens of family, rebuilding, and mental health.

Asian American Stories of Resilience and Beyond Volume 1 Local, USA

Premiered May 22, 2023
Asian American Stories of Resilience and Beyond Volume 1

Asian American Stories of Resilience and Beyond reflects the complexities of Asian American experiences: Queer filmmaker Quyên Nguyen-Le recovers and articulates the legacy of their mother's nail salon for their refugee family, and Filipino-American filmmaker Frances Rubio captures the experience of being distanced from her sick father, who has been isolated in his facility during the pandemic.

About the Program

Local, USA

Culled from public television stations and independent producers from across the country, LOCAL, USA is a half-hour series featuring fascinating stories of diverse people, curated around a single theme.

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