Explore the impact of Ethnic Studies in redefining narratives and serving Asian American communities. From its inception at UC Berkeley and San Francisco State to current movements, the film documents Asian American activism and the push for Ethnic Studies to combat anti-Asian hate.

Director Biography - Jon Osaki, Josh Chuck

Jon Osaki is an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional, educational, narrative, and documentary films. His initial interest in film grew from his desire to raise awareness of critical social justice issues he has encountered over this thirty-year career as a youth development activist. Jon’s filmmaking is focused on activism and narrative change through which he has addressed issues such as the targeting of immigrant communities, reparations for the Black community, and the model minority myth. His films have been screened on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, at national policy conferences, the National Judicial College, film festivals, and broadcasted nationally.