Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month

Streaming. This PBS series traces the story of Asian Americans, spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, and cultural innovation. It is a timely look at the role that Asian Americans have played in defining who we are as a nation.

Streaming. When we think of Asian America, Cleveland is not the first place that comes to mind for most people. In Good Luck Soup, filmmaker Matthew Hashiguchi shows us why this often overlooked part of the country is as important as others in understanding the Asian American story. Winner of the Best Local Documentary Award at the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival. Official Selection at the Cleveland International Film Festival.

Streaming. Oh my! This award winning documentary features Star Trek legend, marriage equality advocate, and spokesperson for racial justice superstar George Takei. Best known for his groundbreaking role of Hikaru Sulu on a certain epic starship and its multi-ethnic crew, Takei is one of the most visible Asian-American actors of all time, inspiring generations of fans.

DVD. An action-packed adventure that reveals the origin story of half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry and takes him on the journey of his lifetime--one that will not only force him to face who he really is, but also to discover if he is worthy of who he was born to be: a king. Starring Hawaiian actor Jason Momoa.

Streaming. When a Filipino-American family reunites for a Christmas party, the holiday takes a dark turn when they conspire to murder the abusive bully of the family in this dark comedy by filmmaker H.P. Mendoza. Best Narrative Feature winner at the San Diego Asian Film Festival.

DVD. A native New Yorker Rachel Chu accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. Excited about visiting Asia for the first time but nervous about meeting Nick's family, Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few key details about his life. It turns out that he is not only the scion of one of the country's wealthiest families but also one of its most sought-after bachelors.

DVD. Moana, the strong-willed daughter of a Polynesian chief, sets out from her island home across the ocean in search of Maui, a demigod, to save her people from a curse.