On the eve of the long-awaited Khmer Rouge trial an American survivor of the genocide returns to Cambodia hoping to unlock the mystery of her father’s disappearance in 1975. OUT OF THE POISON TREE follows Thida Buth Mam’s quest for the truth, stirring up fractured pieces of one family’s nightmare. OUT OF THE POISON TREE airs on KQED throughout August.
MorePosted June 8, 2009 by Luis in On Public Television
Look for these exclusive public television broadcasts in June and July. THE MOSQUE IN MORGANTOWN, NEW MUSLIM COOL, and THE BETRAYAL.
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Posted April 28, 2009 by Luis in Opportunities
Whether you've got an idea to pitch, a promising rough cut to showcase, or a finished film, now is the time for you to submit your work to P.O.V. for 2010 and beyond.
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Posted April 14, 2009 by Luis in On Public Television, Featured
In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, PBS will be broadcasting stories that reflect the diversity of the Asian American experience. ITVS, American Masters, WETA, and Independent Lens will be co-presenting APA programs throughout May 2009. Check local listings for exact times and dates.
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Posted December 4, 2008 by Luis in On Public Television
In THE LAST GHOST OF WAR, we meet victims who are plaintiffs in a class action suit against 32 U.S. chemical companies. These Vietnamese victims are seeking compensation and justice. The question is were these dioxin-laden herbicides chemical weapons? And if so, who should be held accountable in the wake of what was arguably the largest chemical warfare operation in history?
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Host L.A. Renigen steels her stomach and heads to Jitlada Thai, popular with the Hollywood set and famous for having the best "stinky" and spiciest food in Los Angeles. LALA by H.P. Mendoza is a fresh and breezy take on Asian cuisine in Los Angeles. Originally produced for Comcast On Demand.
SFFS presents Taiwan Film DaysNovember, 6 2009 -- November, 8 2009 |
Mr. Hyphen 2009!November, 14 2009 |
The Center for Asian American Media presents innovative, engaging Asian American works on public television. Since launching the groundbreaking Asian American anthology series “Silk Screen” (1982-1987) on PBS, CAAM continues to bring award- winning works to millions of viewers nationwide. CAAM is one of five minority public broadcasting consortia designated by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to provide programming to the Public Broadcast Service (PBS).