Crossing East
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Crossing East is a documentary series for public radio produced by Dmae Roberts and MediaRites and is hosted by George Takei
(from Star Trek fame) and Margaret Cho
, the sometimes controversial stand-up comedian. Covering Asian immigration from pre-nationhood to post-911, the series of eight one-hour documentaries delves into the many waves of Asian immigration into the United States and their impact on the making of America. The series also investigates the global implications of Asia-America immigration. The program's distribution partner is Public Radio International
. This topic had never before been the focus of a series produced for public radio.
In 2007, the program was honored by winning a George Peabody Award. http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2007/04/portland_woman_wins_peabody_fo.html
George Takei
George Hosato Takei Altman is an American actor, author, social activist and former civil politician. He is best known for his role in the television series Star Trek and its film spinoffs, in which he played Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the...
(from Star Trek fame) and Margaret Cho
Margaret Cho
Margaret Cho is an American comedian, fashion designer, actress, author, and recording artist. Cho is best known for her stand-up routines, through which she critiques social and political problems, especially those pertaining to race and sexuality. She has also directed and appeared in music...
, the sometimes controversial stand-up comedian. Covering Asian immigration from pre-nationhood to post-911, the series of eight one-hour documentaries delves into the many waves of Asian immigration into the United States and their impact on the making of America. The series also investigates the global implications of Asia-America immigration. The program's distribution partner is Public Radio International
Public Radio International
Public Radio International is a Minneapolis-based American public radio organization, with locations in Boston, New York, London and Beijing. PRI's tagline is "Hear a different voice." PRI is a major public media content creator and also distributes programs from many sources...
. This topic had never before been the focus of a series produced for public radio.
In 2007, the program was honored by winning a George Peabody Award. http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2007/04/portland_woman_wins_peabody_fo.html