Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2024: What We're Watching
Staff Picks for the Month of May and Beyond
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2024 with our calendar of live events, recommendations, and on-demand content!
Discover your newest binge and get to know our staff a little better with the Asia Society Texas team's favorite ways to stay entertained!
As part of our 31 Ways to Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, enjoy this special edition of Staff Picks of what to watch! With recommendations spanning anime to stand-up comedy to documentaries, we invite you to dive in for a fresh understanding and appreciation of the stories being told by Asian and Asian American creatives.
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Blue Eye Samurai
Rating: TV-MA (Intense violence, sex and nudity, profanity, and frightening and intense scenes)
Recommended by Nandini Kommana, Development Associate
Find it on: Netflix | IMDb
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Rating: PG-13 (Violence, intense action, sexual content, and brief strong language)
Recommended by Chris Dunn, Senior Marketing and Communications Manager
Find it on: Amazon Prime | IMDb
The Brothers Sun
Rating: TV-MA (Violence and gore)
Recommended by Chris Dunn, Senior Marketing and Communications Manager
Find it on: Netflix | IMDb
Comedies
Awkwafina is Nora from Queens
Rating: TV-14L (Drug use, coarse language)
Recommended by Teri Hogan, Guest Services Manager
Find it on: Comedy Central | IMDb
Happy Family, Conditions Apply
Rating: India: UA 16+
Recommended by Saleena Jafry, VP, Development
Find it on: Amazon Prime | IMDb
Never Have I Ever
Rating: TV-14
Recommended by Teri Hogan, Guest Services Manager
Find it on: Netflix | IMDb
Stand-Up Specials
Speakeasy
Rating: TV-MA
Recommended by Nandini Kommana, Development Associate
Find it on: Netflix | IMDb
Yours Sincerely, Kanan Gil
Rating: TV-MA
Recommended by Nandini Kommana, Development Associate
Find it on: Netflix | IMDb
Crime Dramas
Delhi Crime
Rating: TV-MA (Intense violence, sexual violence, language, suicide)
Recommended by Saleena Jafry, VP, Development
Find it on: Netflix | IMDb
Tokyo Vice
Rating: TV-MA (Strong drug and alcohol content, violence, nudity and sexual content)
Recommended by Teri Hogan, Guest Services Manager
Find it on: Max | IMDb
Warrior
Rating: TV-MA (Intense violence, intense profanity, intense nudity and sexual content)
Recommended by Teri Hogan, Guest Services Manager
Find it on: Netflix | IMDb
Dramas
The Fame Game
Rating: TV-MA (Moderate profanity, domestic abuse)
Recommended by Saleena Jafry, VP, Development
Find it on: Netflix | IMDb
Shōgun
Rating: TV-MA (Intense violence, nudity, frightening and intense scenes)
Recommended by Teri Hogan, Guest Services Manager
Find it on: Hulu | IMDb
Dramas
C-Drama: Hidden Love
Rating: TV-Y7
Recommended by Erin Elwin, Development Manager
Find it on: Netflix | MyDramaList
J-Drama: My Love Mix-Up!
Rating: Not yet rated
Recommended by Phuong Ha, Education and Outreach Manager
Find it on: Viki | MyDramaList
Taiwan Drama: The Way You Shine
Rating: Not yet rated
Recommended by Erin Elwin, Development Manager
Find it on: Viki | MyDramaList
K-Dramas
Destined With You
Rating: TV-MA (Moderate violence)
Recommended by Erin Elwin, Development Manager
Find it on: Netflix | MyDramaList
Doctor Slump
Rating: TV:14
Recommended by Erin Elwin, Development Manager
Find it on: Netflix | MyDramaList
Marry My Husband
Rating: 13+
Recommended by Rebecca Becerra, Exhibitions Manager and Registrar, and Erin Elwin, Development Manager
Find it on: Amazon Prime | MyDramaList
K-Dramas
May It Please the Court
Rating: 15+
Recommended by Teri Hogan, Guest Services Manager
Find it on: Hulu | IMDb
My Dearest
Rating: 15+
Recommended by Erin Elwin, Development Manager
Find it on: Viki | MyDramaList
Under the Queen's Umbrella
Rating: 15+
Recommended by Nandini Kommana, Development Associate
Find it on: Netflix | MyDramaList
Thrillers
Alice in Borderland
Rating: TV-MA (Intense violence and frightening scenes, nudity and sexual content)
Recommended by Kevin Romero, Production Manager
Find it on: Netflix | IMDb
The Glory
Rating: TV-MA (Severe violence, profanity, nudity and sexual content)
Recommended by Teri Hogan, Guest Services Manager
Find it on: Netflix | IMDb
The Night Manager
Rating: TV-MA (Intense language)
Recommended by Saleena Jafry, VP, Development
Find it on: Hulu | IMDb
Revenant
Rating: 15+
Recommended by Teri Hogan, Guest Services Manager
Find it on: Apple TV | IMDb
Movies
Thriller
Burning
Rating: 16+
Recommended by Janjay Mason, Education and Outreach Coordinator
Find it on: Amazon Prime | IMDb
Dramas
12th Fail
Rating: TV-14
Recommended by Saleena Jafry, VP, Development
Find it on: Netflix | IMDb
Aruna dan Lidahnya (Aruna and Her Palate)
Rating: TV-14
Recommended by Rayén Torres, Business and Policy Programs Manager
Find it on: Netflix | IMDb
Don't Make Me Go
Rating: R (Some sexual content, graphic nudity, language and teen drinking)
Recommended by Janjay Mason, Education and Outreach Coordinator
Find it on: Amazon Prime | IMDb
Dramas
Nanti Kita Cerita tentang Hari Ini (One Day We'll Talk About Today)
Rating: TV-14
Recommended by Rayén Torres, Business and Policy Programs Manager
Find it on: Netflix | IMDb
Past Lives
Rating: PG-13 (Some strong language)
Recommended by Chris Dunn, Senior Marketing and Communications Manager
Find it on: Hulu | IMDb
Takano Tofu
Rating: Not yet rated
Recommended by Jennifer Kapral, Director of Education and Outreach
Find it on: IMDb
Comedies
10 Promises to My Dog
Rating: G
Recommended by Janjay Mason, Education and Outreach Coordinator
Find it on: IMDb
The Beauty Inside (2015)
Rating: 16+
Recommended by Kevin Romero, Production Manager
Find it on: Amazon Prime | IMDb
Joy Ride
Rating: R (Strong and crude sexual content, language throughout, drug content, brief graphic nudity)
Recommended by Teri Hogan, Guest Services Manager, and Chris Dunn, Senior Marketing and Communications Manager
Find it on: Amazon Prime | IMDb
Comedies
Next Goal Wins
Rating: PG-13 (Some strong language and crude material)
Recommended by Teri Hogan, Guest Services Manager
Find it on: Disney Plus | IMDb
Polite Society
Rating: PG-13 (Strong language, violence, sexual material, some partial nudity)
Recommended by Teri Hogan, Guest Services Manager
Find it on: Amazon Prime | IMDb
Quiz Lady
Rating: R (Some drug use and language)
Recommended by Teri Hogan, Guest Services Manager
Find it on: Hulu | IMDb
Comedies
Shortcomings
Rating: R (Language throughout, sexual material, brief nudity)
Recommended by Chris Dunn, Senior Marketing and Communications Manager
Find it on: Netflix | IMDb
Swing Girls
Rating: South Korea: 15
Recommended by Janjay Mason, Education and Outreach Coordinator
Find it on: IMDb
Bollywood
Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)
Rating: TV-MA (Moderate profanity)
Recommended by Amal Hasan, Performing Arts and Culture Programs Manager
Find it on: Netflix | IMDb
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023)
Rating: Not rated
Recommended by Amal Hasan, Performing Arts and Culture Programs Manager
Find it on: Amazon Prime | IMDb
Documentaries
Far East Deep South
Rating: Not yet rated
Recommended by Janjay Mason, Education and Outreach Coordinator
Find it on: Documentary's Website | IMDb
Nailed It
Rating: Not rated
Recommended by Janjay Mason, Education and Outreach Coordinator
Find it on: Documentary's Website | IMDb
Anime Movies
Ride Your Wave
Rating: PG-13
Recommended by Janjay Mason, Education and Outreach Coordinator
Find it on: Crunchyroll | MyAnimeList
Summer Wars
Rating: PG-13
Recommended by Janjay Mason, Education and Outreach Coordinator
Find it on: MyAnimeList
Wolf Children (Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki)
Rating: PG-13
Recommended by Ashley Gelato, Grants Manager
Find it on: MyAnimeList
Your Name
Rating: PG (Thematic elements, suggestive content, brief language, smoking)
Recommended by Rebecca Becerra, Exhibitions Manager and Registrar
Find it on: Crunchyroll | MyAnimeList
Anime Shows
Action and Adventure
Boku no Hero (My Hero Academia)
Rating: PG-13
Recommended by Rebecca Becerra, Exhibitions Manager and Registrar
Find it on: Crunchyroll | MyAnimeList
Jujutsu Kaisen
Rating: R (Violence, profanity)
Recommended by Rebecca Becerra, Exhibitions Manager and Registrar
Find it on: Crunchyroll | MyAnimeList
Mashle: Magic and Muscles
Rating: PG-13
Recommended by Phuong Ha, Education and Outreach Manager
Find it on: Crunchyroll | MyAnimeList
Soul Eater
Rating: PG-13
Recommended by Ashley Gelato, Grants Manager
Find it on: Crunchyroll | MyAnimeList
Comedy
Delicious in Dungeon
Rating: PG-13
Recommended by Janjay Mason, Education and Outreach Coordinator
Find it on: Netflix | MyAnimeList
Life Lessons With Uramichi Oniisan
Rating: PG-13
Recommended by Ashley Gelato, Grants Manager
Find it on: Crunchyroll | MyAnimeList
My New Boss is Goofy
Rating: PG-13
Recommended by Phuong Ha, Education and Outreach Manager
Find it on: Crunchyroll | MyAnimeList
Spy X Family
Rating: PG-13
Recommended by Teri Hogan, Guest Services Manager
Find it on: Crunchyroll | MyAnimeList
Dramas
The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto)
Rating: PG-13
Recommended by Rebecca Becerra, Exhibitions Manager and Registrar
Find it on: Crunchyroll | MyAnimeList
Odd Taxi
Rating: PG-13
Recommended by Ashley Gelato, Grants Manager
Find it on: Crunchyroll | MyAnimeList
Orange
Rating: PG-13
Recommended by Ashley Gelato, Grants Manager
Find it on: Crunchyroll | MyAnimeList
Romance
A Sign of Affection
Rating: PG-13
Recommended by Rebecca Becerra, Exhibitions Manager and Registrar
Find it on: Crunchyroll | MyAnimeList
Kimi ni Todoke
Rating: PG-13
Recommended by Phuong Ha, Education and Outreach Manager
Find it on: Crunchyroll | MyAnimeList
About APAH Month at Asia Society Texas
Beginning in 2021, Asia Society Texas has celebrated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with the Houston community and beyond through a curated calendar of events for 31 ways to celebrate over the 31 days of May. Spotlighting the traditions, talents, and contributions of Asians and Asian Americans, the calendar highlights the month's key Asia Society programming, providing a platform to showcase local artists, performers, educators, and leaders who contribute to the vibrant, multicultural tapestry of Houston while also featuring staff recommendations for our favorite music, books, movies, and more by Asian and Asian American creatives.
At Asia Society Texas, APAH Month is an opportunity to celebrate and honor Asians and Asian Americans and to uplift their stories to a broader audience as part of our goal to inspire our larger community to better understand one another through culture, conversation, and connection. For information about sponsoring APAH Month and other projects like this one, please contact Saleena Jafry at [email protected] or 713.496.9939.
Presenting Sponsor of APAH Month at Asia Society Texas
Sponsors of APAH Month
Comcast
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Media Sponsor
APAH Month 2024 Calendar
Digital Calendar Interactive/Printable PDF
Past APAH Month Calendars
2023: Highlights | Details
2022: Highlights | Details
2021: Details
About Asia Society Texas
Asia Society Texas believes in the strength and beauty of diverse perspectives and people. As an educational institution, we advance cultural exchange by celebrating the vibrant diversity of Asia, inspiring empathy, and fostering a better understanding of our interconnected world. Spanning the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, our programming is rooted in the educational and cultural development of our community — trusting in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to combat bias and build a more inclusive society.
