11 Films That Highlight and Reflect Asian American Experiences
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It’s that time of the year again: Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. There are often lists of Asian American content for readers to watch with the same films on them, such as the iconic
Joy Luck Club, the Filipino American centric
The Debut, coming-of-age drama
Saving Face
. These films do highlight Asian American cultures, including our struggles against stereotypes and “Model Minority” themes. But they are not the only films that showcase our identities and place in the world.
With the success of Academy Award-nominated films like