On the Big Screen in the Paley Theaters

Paley Center’s Salute to Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 – Wednesday, May 31, 2023
New York

The Paley Center is proud to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We offer a selection of curated programs featuring Asian and AAPI talent on the big screen each day at The Paley Museum. Plus arts & crafts for kids.

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For a digital experience, we are excited to share the unique insights, perspectives, and personal experiences of Ken Jeong, Jon M. Chu, Weijia Jiang, Mindy Kaling, Priyanka Chopra, Jeremy Lin, Steven Yeun, Aziz Ansari, Olivia Munn, Constance Wu, and others, below.

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Family Screenings in the Goodson Theater

Wednesdays to Sundays; May 3 to 31

The Paley Center for Media is proud to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with a curated selection of animation, anime and scripted shows for the entire family featuring characters that represent the AAPI community. Visitors will experience on the large screen the acclaimed animation series Ni Hao, Kail Lan; Avatar: The Last Airbender; and Samurai Jack, as well as the series The Green Hornet and The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo.

12:30 pm

Ni Hao, Kai-lan: “Dragonboat Festival”

This premiere episode of Nickelodeon’s acclaimed animated series about the adventures of Kai-Lan, a six-year-old Chinese American girl, and her animal companions. (2008; Nickelodeon) 


12:55 pm

Avatar: The Last Airbender (First Episode)

The premiere episode of this Nickelodeon animated fantasy series where characters can “bend” the four elements—water, earth, fire, and air. (2005; Nickelodeon)


1:20 pm

Samurai Jack: The Movie

This popular animated series for the Cartoon Network focuses on a Japanese samurai prince who wields a special katana, a sword with the power to destroy evil forces. In this premiere episode Jack, trapped in a dystopian future, must battle an evil shape-shifting demon known as Aku. (2001; Cartoon Network)

2:20 pm

The Green Hornet: “The Silent Gun”

The series premiere of ABC’s The Green Hornet introduced Bruce Lee as Kato, the crime-fighting assistant to the show’s namesake hero. Lee was an instant sensation on the show and introduced many western audiences to martial arts. His breakthrough appearance on The Green Hornet was even more popular in Hong Kong, where Lee eventually began his iconic movie career. (1966; ABC)

 

2:50 pm

The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo: “The Hit and Run Case”

As an unsworn intern for her local police department, Shelby Woo (Irene Ng) is an inquisitive teenager who solves kid-friendly cases—even when the cops don’t want her help. In this episode of the Nickelodeon series, it’s Shelby Woo to the rescue when a case almost hits close to headquarters. (1997; Nickelodeon)

3:15 pm

The Mindy Project: “The Pilot”

This romantic comedy created by Mindy Kaling follows obstetrician Mindy Lahiri as she seeks happiness in her personal and professional lives. In this episode, Mindy explains her lifelong love of romantic comedy films as she tries to find love in New York City. (2012; Fox)

3:40 pm

Heritage Heroes

Produced by The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), Enfranchisement Productions, and Future-Friends, this inspiring documentary spotlights six unsung AAPI heroes across the country. To help spotlight and pay tribute to each of the "Heroes," this special features a celebrity cast including Daniel Dae Kim and Lisa Ling. This one hour special was created with an almost all Asian crew to celebrate the stories of those often underrepresented in media. Heritage Heroes was directed, edited, and produced almost entirely by AAPI creatives—including the film crew and production and editing staff. (2022; Hulu)

4:40 pm

38 at the Garden

Jeremy Lin’s extraordinary rise to NBA stardom and the lasting impact of “Linsanity” is explored in this relevant HBO documentary directed by Frank Chi and produced by Samir Hernandez and Travon Free. (2022; HBO)

 

5:20 pm

Beef: "The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech in Pain" (First Episode)

From creator Lee Sung Jin, Beef follows the aftermath of a road rage incident between two strangers. Danny Cho (Steven Yeun), a failing contractor with a chip on his shoulder, goes head-to-head with Amy Lau (Ali Wong), a self-made entrepreneur with a picturesque life. The increasing stakes of their feud unravel their lives and relationships in this darkly comedic and deeply moving limited series. (2023; Netflix)

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An Evening with Fresh Off the Boat: Paving the Way for Crazy Rich Asians

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Fall TV Preview Parties 2009: Community: Playing Señor Chang

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PaleyFest NY 2016: Elementary: Being a So-Called Asian Actor

Star of Elementary Lucy Liu discusses the ramifications of being labeled an Asian actor.

Master of None

Producer Alan Wang and star Aziz Ansari, along with writer Lena Waithe, discuss how hard it was to cast Indian actors for Master of None.

PaleyFest 2013: The Mindy Project: How Mom Inspired The Mindy Project 

Mindy Kaling discusses her comedy work on The Office and how her mother inspired the creation of her character on The Mindy Project

PaleyFest NY 2016: Quantico: Priyanka on Playing an FBI Agent

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An Evening with Fresh Off the Boat: Constance Wu on Representation 

Constance Wu explores what she likes about her character Jessica from Fresh Off the Boat and why representation of diversity is important. 

PaleyFest LA 2019: The Walking Dead

Executive producer Angela Kang talks about becoming showrunner for The Walking Dead and her interaction with the fans.

PaleyFest LA 2014: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

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Media's Role in Combating Hate and Violence Towards Asians and Pacific Islanders

Panelists: Jon M. Chu, Filmmaker; Eddie Huang, Writer, Director, Chef; Ken Jeong, Actor, Comedian, and Producer; Susan Li, FOX Business Correspondent; Jeremy Lin, NBA Champion; Olivia Munn, Actress & Activist; Charles Yu, Author, Interior Chinatown

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Diversity and Inclusion Programming Initiative Donors

The Paley Center thanks the donors who have contributed to the Diversity and Inclusion Programming Initiative:

A Few Good Women Productions
Amazon
AMC Networks
Apple, Inc.
Banijay & Endemol Shine Holdings
Berlanti Productions
BET
CAA
CBS / Paramount+
Condé Nast Entertainment
End of Episode Productions
FOX Entertainment
Fremantle
FTI Consulting
FX Networks & FX Productions
GroupM North America
HBO / Max Content
Hearst
Isaac Lee / EXILE Content
Lionsgate Television Group
MACRO
Mary Parent
MediaLink
Meta
MGMPlus Entertainment LLC
NBCUniversal Television and Streaming
Netflix
Nielsen
OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network & OTT Streaming
Paramount Global
Peter Rice
Phillip Sun, M88
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Tyler Perry Studios
Warner Bros. Television Group
WME


As of September 2023

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