This film follows a year in a Paris schoolroom for children who have recently immigrated to France. Using an intimate fly-on-the-wall style, the documentary gives us unforgettable glimpses into the lives of tweens and teens who have come to France … Read more
This documentary film travels the globe to unravel a culinary mystery. General Tso’s chicken is a staple of Chinese-American cooking, and a ubiquitous presence on restaurant menus across the country. But just who was General Tso? And how did his … Read more
Explore the pioneer generation of immigrants from India and the challenges faced in passing the “essence of India” on to their children. A panel discussion will follow the film screening. Presented with Video Dialog Inc. and the Southern Documentary … Read more
Join the students of "Bollywood Cinema" for their film project screenings. You can vote for best film, best actors, etc. From 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Refreshments will be provided. For more info contact Afroz Taj at taj@unc.edu.
CineMASH is UNC MASH’s (Mixed API Student's Heritage) inaugural celebration of the Asian American experience through two essential aspects of our cultures: food and film! We are watching films that tell stories not often told in mainstream Hollywood. These selected … Read more
These films, art, music and talks highlight critical issues of citizenship and belonging across world regions. As international debates center migration and belonging, these events will provide space for education and reflection on what it means to belong, what it … Read more
In our screening of Documented, we will learn about the life of Jose Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who is an undocumented immigrant and activist in the U.S. Vargas, a Filipino American, continues to be a strong proponent of … Read more
The Carolina Asia Center supports diverse Asia-related events. However, CAC co-sponsorship of any talk, seminar, documentary screening, film screening, performance or celebration does not constitute endorsement of or agreement with the views presented therein. As an academic institution, we value diverse perspectives that promote dialogue and understanding.
