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Library of Congress - Conversation with Herb Ohta Jr.: 'Ukulele Virtuoso from Hawai'i

Description International recording artist Herb Ohta, Jr., is one of today's most prolific 'ukulele masters. Influenced by Jazz, R&B, Latin and Brazilian music, as well as traditional Hawaiian sounds, he puts his stamp on Hawaiian music by pushing the limits of tone and technique on this beautiful instrument. The son of 'ukulele legend "Ohta-san," he started playing at the age of three, and began teaching at the age of nine. He now shares the music of Hawai��i and the beauty of the 'ukulele with people around the world, performing concerts and conducting instructional workshops.

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PBS - Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month | May 2022
Documentaries and programs that celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage.

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Enjoy this collection of films premiering this month as well as some gems to revisit. These documentaries celebrate the light and love in our diverse AAPI communities. We also recognize the need to face ugly truths about events of racism, xenophobia, and violence targeted towards AAPI communities. When we are honest about the past, we can begin to heal from the wounds of hate and in doing so, make a better future together.
Island of Warriors / PBS
Pacific Islanders serve in the U.S. military in disproportionally high numbers and have suffered the highest casualty rates in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The men and women of Guam, a U.S. territory in the Pacific, are American citizens and serve in our country’s military at a rate three times higher than the rest of the country. Learn why the island’s returning veterans say they can’t get the healthcare they need. Distributed by PBS Distribution.
Reel Wāhine of Hawaiʻi. Connie M. Florez / written & directed by Leah Kihara.
As a busy producer, line producer and location manager CONNIE FLOREZ works on feature films, shorts, as well as episodic and reality television. An early advocate for queer film in the Islands, she organized and curated the Honolulu LGBT Film Festival. She produced Kumu Hina a nationally broadcast documentary featuring transgender teacher and native Hawaiian activist Hinaleimoana Kalu Wong.

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REEL WĀHINE OF HAWAI‘I presents 6 short films about the history and accomplishments of Hawaiʻi women filmmakers. The project showcases pioneering filmmakers as they recount their role, philosophy, challenges and triumphs in building the Hawaiʻi film industry. It features active filmmakers and focuses on the changing world of media and the role women play in expanding Hawaiʻi’s industry in innovative ways.
Abundant land : soil, seeds, and sovereignty / directed by Natasha Florentino ; co-producer, Natasha Florentino.
Abundant Land is a one-hour documentary about a Hawaiian community on Moloka’i opposing the biotech industry’s use of the island to test genetically engineered seeds. Agrochemical biotech corporations are depleting Moloka’i’s topsoil and freshwater while contributing to dust storms that spread pesticides into the ocean and surrounding communities.

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. Abundant Land offers a historical look at the intrusion and political underpinnings of chemical-intensive farming in Hawaii while portraying the rich legacy of traditional Hawaiian land management and farming self-sufficiency.The film’s narrative develops through a series of personal and community stories as the documentary follows several dedicated residents who seek transparency about the agrochemical testing being done on their island, and their ensuing efforts to heal and repair it. From initial grassroots efforts that give rise to organized actions, Moloka’i residents learn through leadership and study to use permaculture techniques to restore an integrated food system based on ancient Hawaiian farming practices.Featuring interviews with Dr. Vandana Shiva, Walter Ritte, Malia Akutagawa, Mercy Ritte, Geoff Lawton, and Hector Valenzuela.
Southeast Asian Futures in America | America By The Numbers with Maria Hinojosa (PBS)
With nearly 250,000 new Southeast Asian refugees in the last ten years, the United States education system needs to develop responsive supports to the needs of these students. For many Cambodian-Americans, connecting with their heritage remains an important and critical aspect in their success. Preview a video about Rochester, New York’s response to mothers of color experiencing child death rates twice that of white mothers. Distributed by PBS Distribution.
Pass or Fail in Cambodia Town | America By The Numbers with Maria Hinojosa (PBS)
Asian Americans are the best-educated and highest-income ethnic group in the United States. They are often referred to as the “model minority,” suggesting that all Asians are successful in school and in life. But Southeast Asian Americans have some of the lowest high school completion rates in the nation. Visit Long Beach, California—the city with America’s largest Cambodian community—to find out why this educational crisis is occurring and what people are doing about it.

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From Bhaga Thind to Miss America : South Asian immigrant experiences in the U.S / by Arpana Inman.
Understanding the histories of immigrants is critical to appreciating their lived experiences. This presentation highlights the socio-political and historical legacies that have shaped the South Asian immigrant experience in the U.S. From the late 1700’s to 2014, Dr. Inman elucidates the immigrant policies and practices that influenced the opportunities, behaviors, and identities of South Asian immigrants.
Pakistanis in America | Muslims I Know (Neelum Films)
College students of Pakistani descent think of themselves as Americans because that's what they are. Others perceive them differently. Non-Muslims frame questions for Muslims. Many Pakistanis came to America for its freedoms and opportunities.

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