Generations of Asian and Pacific Americans have contributed greatly to enriching the history of the United States and across the globe. We honor their accomplishments this May during Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month. This month provides us with an opportunity to deeply connect with the AAPI community and acknowledge their wonderful work in entertainment through Revry.

We compiled a list of informative documentaries and films that will keep you on the edge of your seat, featuring Asian and Pacific American creators. Explore some of Revry’s free picks this month down below to keep yourself entertained and informed all month long. 

Take a look at our free May programming on Revry….

BABY STEPS

From Oscar-winning Producer Li-Kong Hsu and Stephen Israel, comes this multi-cultural comedy-drama, which takes a funny but honest look at gay family issues in complicated dynamo of a cross-generational Taiwanese and American family. 

Directed by Barney Cheng; starring Ya-Lei Kuei, Barney Cheng, Michael Adam Hamilton, Love Fang and Yvette Mercedes

BE A WOMAN

In a city in northwestern China, there is a bar called Only-Love, where luxurious merry-making happens every evening. The joy and sadness of the drag queens is not invisible, and three years of faithful documentary recordings brings you a close look at their beauty and sadness.

Directed by Fan Popo

KUMU HINA

Imagine a world where a little boy can grow up to be the woman of his dreams, and a young girl can rise to become a leader among men. Welcome to Kumu Hina's Hawai'i. Kumu Hina tells the inspiring story of Hina Wong-Kalu, a transgender native Hawaiian teacher, or kumu, who brings to life Hawai‘i's traditional embrace of mahu - those who embody both male and female spirit. 

Produced and directed by Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson; starring Leo Anderson Akana, Haemaccelo Kalu, Ho'Onani Kamai

MARGARET CHO: PSYCHO

Comedian Margaret Cho performs in front of a live audience in this provocative and hilarious comedy special event, tackling off-limits issues from Boko Haram to female empowerment with her razor sharp insight and wit.