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From intriguing documentaries to award winning Indies, Kanopy has a full collection of films celebrating the rich heritage of Asian American & Pacific Islanders. You can watch up to 10 films or episodes each month with Kanopy!
Casey (Haley Lu Richardson) lives with her mother in a little-known Midwestern town haunted by the promise of modernism. Jin (John Cho), a visitor from the other side of the world, attends to his dying father. Burdened by the future, they find respite in one another and the architecture that surrounds them.
Columbus, Film
Look at the past 25 years of representation of Asian and Asian American women in U.S. visual media — from blockbuster films and network television to Asian American cinema and YouTube — to explore what’s changed, what’s been recycled, and what we can hope for in the future.
Slaying The Dragon Reloaded, Film
A charming comedy-drama about a mother and her gay son who heal, connect and grow together as the son’s Chinese restaurant faces foreclosure. As gay chef Elliot tries to find new love with Ian, perhaps his newly-separated mother (Sharon Omi) will find her way towards acceptance of her son as well.
Eat With Me, Film
Here is more to add to your watch list…
Call us optimistic, but sometimes Cupid strikes twice! From former best friends and exes, to unfortunate meetings and frenemies, fall for one of these fun romantic comedies to see if love is truly in the cards for these characters.
If your family loved watching Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red, we think that you will like these eBooks and music available to enjoy with just a few quick clicks. Turning Red follows Mei Lee, a 13-year-old who suddenly “poofs” into a giant red panda when she gets too excited!
Mei Lee and her friends are inseparable. Then one day, Mei POOFS into a red panda! She doesn’t know what to do, but her friends are there for her no matter what she looks like on the outside.
Turning Red: Friends Are The Best! eBook
With her family trying to manage the situation and keep her magical power a secret, Mei goes to great lengths to attend the 4*Town concert with her friends, panda or not.
Turning Red: Mei’s Wild Ride, eBook
Ming and Mei are the perfect mother and daughter. But one day, something shocking happens: Mei poofs into a red panda! Now this once perfect pair has a huge panda problem!
Turning Red: Like Mother, Like Daughter, eBook
People may think they know the real Meilin, but don’t be fooled by the fluffy exterior. This Red Panda Girl has A LOT to say.
Turning Red: The Real R.P.G.: The Story of the Red Panda Girl, eBook
Sing along to the music from the film featuring the talents of Finneas O’Connell, Jordan Fisher, and more.
Turning Red [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack], music
This May, join the Pratt Library in celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Here’s a collection of books written by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors that we hope you enjoy!
