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Asian-American Cultures
Content:Documentary Film
Available From:Insight Media
Media Type:Videocassette
Release Date:1993
Audience:Higher Education
High School
Running Time:60 min.
Language:English
Author:Board of Governors Universities and Governors State University
Communications Services
Produced and directed by Tony Labriola
Subject:Anthropology and Sociology
Diaspora and Ethnicity
Subheading:Chinese
Filipino
Indian
Intergenerational Conflict
Japanese
Korean
Region:Immigration/Diaspora



Abstract:

"Describing the ethnic groups that make up the Asian-American community--Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Asian Indian--this video examines similarities and differences between groups of Asians. It considers why certain groups have achieved greater economic success and explains why Asian Americans are often called the "model minority." It also illuminates problems between the first and second generations of Asian Americans."




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