Asian Americans (2020)

Name: Asian Americans
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Daniel Dae Kim, Tamlyn Tomita, Sandra Oh, Greg Watanabe, Sessue Hayakawa

Documentary

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.

IMDb rating: 8.1 (100 votes)
Episode average: 7.5 -0.6 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (2020)

7.54 avg 5 episodes 8.4 → 6.1 54 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Breaking Ground	8.4	20
2	A Question of Loyalty	7.8	13
3	Good Americans	7.8	14
4	Generation Rising	7.6	13
5	Breaking Through	6.1	21