Uploaded: The Asian American Movement

A generation finding its voice through new media.

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Documentary

A documentary that explores the increasing visibility of Asian Americans in pop culture since the advent of new media forms such as YouTube.

Released: May 29, 2012

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Keiko Agena

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Parry Shen

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Lynn Chen

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