May is Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, to honor the rich history and accomplishments of AAPIs throughout the history of the United States. WHRO is proud to commemorate AAPI Heritage month by collaborating with the Naro Expanded Video Archival Library to present this month’s “Film School” syllabus celebrating AAPIs contributions to film.

May FS 6

The Naro Video Film School is a monthly rental program curating 25 films from Naro Video’s vast archival library on a selected topic as an effort to educate the public about movies, film techniques and cinema history. All films on the syllabus rent for half-price during the entire month.

Abacus: Small Enough to Jail (2016)
Better Luck Tomorrow (2002)
The Crimson Kimono (1959)
Cutie and the Boxer (2013)
Daughter of Shanghai (1937)
The Debut (2000)
Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart (1985)
Enter the Dragon (1973)
Flower Drum Song (1961)
Gook (2017)
Journey from the Fall (2006)
Man Push Cart (2005)
Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision (1994)
Meet the Patels (2014)
Mississippi Masala (1991)
Moana (2016)
The Motel (2005)
The Namesake (2006)
Picture Bride (1994)
Princess Ka’iulani (2009)
Pushing Hands (1991)
Saving Face (2004)
To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen’s Journey (2010)
The Vietnam War (2017)
The Wedding Banquet (1993)