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The f irst half of the 1900's represents the last era of American life that, for most families, began largely unchanged from the generations that came before. Through hard work, the Furutas, a Japanese American family of Wintersburg, CA established a successful goldf ish farm, only to have their business devastated and

family separated in the wake of WWII. Following years in an Arizona relocation camp, their indomitable

spirit prevails as they return home and band together to pursue the American dream a second time.

Emmy Award-winning f ilmmaker Duc H. Nguyen follows the stories of Vietnamese refugees who have been living in a condition of statelessness in the Philippines for 16 years while awaiting a rare opportunity for resettlement in the United States. Many may be familiar with the mass

exodus of Vietnamese refugees following the 1975 fall of Saigon, but most do not know that there are stil l Vietnamese refugees seeking asylum today. "Stateless" follows the stories of refugees such as Nguyen Phuc Trong, who has unsuccessfully attempted to escape from Vietnam numerous times since 1975. The great risks that refugees like Phuc Trong take are centered around their anticipation and hope of an opportunity for resettlement. In Manila, lawyer and activist Trinh Hoi and his legal aid center team help the nearly 2,000 Vietnamese "long-stayers" resolve the legal l imbo that has rendered them

stateless.

UEN-TV HIGHLIGHTS Asian American and Pacif ic Islander Heritage,

Older Americans, Memorial Day, FNX and MHZ and new programs

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May 2015

STATELESSSaturday, May 2 at 9 p.m.

Tuesday, May 12 at 8:30 p.m.

Asian American and Pacif ic Islander Heritage Month

OUR AMERICAN FAMILY: THE FURUTAS

The series showcases the richness of the Filipino American experience and the nuanced cultural and historical relationship between the U.S. and the Philippines. From the unheralded history of

Fil ipinos and the United Farm Workers Union, to the journey to rediscover the romantic musical traditions of haranas, to the ornately decorated jeepneys, "Filipino American Lives" is an important

look at the varied diversity of America and its connection to the world.



Christopher Woon's f irst documentary feature explores the intersection of rugged urban b-boyin' (breakdancing) and the traditional roots of Hmong culture. But instead of the usual generational conflict, "Among B-Boys" unveils a story of the modern and the traditional actually aff irming each other, visually weaving between the older generation's memory of ethnicity and war and the younger generation's toprocks, footwork, freezes and power-moves. Woon focuses on three breakers - Impact and Vlln of Underground Flow and Sukie of Velocity/Soul Rivals Crew - who reveal the path towards b-boy cultural cit izenship in America, but continually steer us back to their families, history and community.

The program conveys the human costs of military conflict through deeply personal accounts of the Korean War (1950-1953) by four Korean American survivors. Their stories take audiences through the trajectory of the war, from extensive bombing campaigns, to

day-to-day struggle for survival, and separation from family members across the DMZ. Decades later, each person reunites with relatives in North Korea, conveying beyond words the meaning of family loss. These stories belie the notion that war ends when the guns are silenced and foreshadow the

future of countless other displaced by ongoing military conflict today.

MEMORY OF FORGOTTEN WARSaturday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m.

AMONG B-BOYSSunday, May 17 at 8 p.m.

Tuesdays, begins May 19 at 9 p.m.FILIPINO-AMERICAN LIVES

UEN-TV May Highlights

Marion found respite during a time of trouble. George found his life partner. Marjorie found something she'd thought she'd lost forever. They all found more than they bargained for when they joined the

New Horizons Music Program, a program for senior musicians whose skills range from novice to seasoned. Marion, George, Marjorie and others share how they found a new connection to music and so much more in this documentary.

With an ever increasing movement of people between places in this transnational age, there is a mounting number of mixed-race people in Japan, some visible others not. "Hafu" is the unfolding journey of discovery into the intricacies of mixed-race Japanese and their multicultural experience in modern day Japan. The f ilm follows the lives of f ive "hafus"-the Japanese term for people who are half-Japanese-as they explore what it means to be multiracial and multicultural in a nation that once proudly proclaimed itself as the mono-ethnic nation. For some of these hafus Japan is the only home they know, for some living in Japan is an entirely new experience,

and others are caught somewhere between two dif ferent worlds.

The documentary tells the story of Indonesian college graduate students who came to U.S. universit ies on scholarships following the 2004 tsunami that kil led 173,000 in Banda Aceh. Much of the early relief was dedicated to food, shelter and the necessities of everyday

life. But while roads and houses were being rebuilt, this program allowed 75 students to go away for a brief t ime-so they could come home to rebuild what could not be replaced with asphalt and brick and mortar. Students are prof iled during their t ime at the University of Arkansas and Texas A& M. The f ilm also follows graduates who are back home in Banda Aceh working in the f ields of education, agriculture, government and business. One graduate runs an orphanage for children who lost their families in the

tsunami.



HAFUThursday, May 28 at 9 p.m.

AFTER THE TSUNAMISaturday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m.

MUSIC FOR LIFE: THE STORY OF NEW HORIZONSSunday, May 3 at 8 p.m.


Older Americans Month




This two-part, two-hour documentary series thoughtfully considers the trade offs of carbon capture and storage, hydraulic fracturing for natural gas, a

nuclear renaissance, the costs of solar power, the sprawl of wind power and the feasibil ity of a super

grid.

BEYOND THE LIGHT SWITCHMondays, May 11 and 18 at 9 p.m.

New Series on UEN-TV 9.1

Martin Luther King Charter School students and Mount Holyoke College's Philosophy Professor Thomas Wartenberg and President Lynn Pasquerella give children an opportunity to pursue their natural curiosity and inclination for philosophy. Philosophy is not usually part of a

second-grade curriculum, yet this documentary accompanies a group of college students who lead a series of philosophy classes for six- and seven-year olds. The students learn some of the basic rules for having philosophical discussion, from what it means to be a listener who respects dif ferences in

opinion to how to build a strong argument when making a point.

BIG IDEAS FOR LITTLE KIDS: TEACHING PHILOSOPHY THROUGH PICTURE BOOKS Tuesday, May 19 at 8:30 p.m.

New Program on UEN-TV 9.1

Veterans from dif ferent wars, as well as military experts and a psychologist look at the impact of a homecoming on a soldier - even

decades after he or she returns from war. The program also highlights a second homecoming some 60

years in the making for Nebraska Korean War veterans.

HOMECOMING: THE IMPACT ON OUR VETERANSSaturday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m.

Memorial Day

"World Affairs Today" is a public information service of the World Affairs Council in

Washington, D.C. Each week the program is recorded in front of a live audience in Washington and focuses on a major global issue and foreign policy topic. Speakers include U.S. and foreign government off icials, foreign policy experts, authors, journalists, economists, Nobel Laureates, and global business leaders. Through these programs, viewers gain insights and a better understanding of the most challenging issues facing the United States and the world in the coming years. On the May 24 program, panelists discuss "Global Threats and Lessons From the Ebola Crisis."For more information, please visit (http:/ /www.uen.org/ tv/whatson/details.php?id=20902).




This weekly series features short f ilms exploring cultures around the world. On May 20, "Ubuntu," explains the fundamental understanding of l ife and its ramif ications on how we treat

each other, ourselves, and the earth. "The Green House Project" is set in the inner city of Johannesburg, people are being reminded of what they used know - how to grow food, build shelter, and deal with their waste. "A Game For Life, " works with an innovative soccer program to educate local youth about HIV/AIDS prevention. For more information about "Indigenous Focus visit (http:/ /www.uen.org/ tv/whatson/details.php?id=24588).

INDIGENOUS FOCUSWednesdays at 9:30 p.m. on First Nations Experience Network, ch. 9.3

FNX Highlight

WORLD AFFAIRS TODAYSundays at 9 a.m. on MHz Worldview on ch. 9.2

MHz Worldwide Network highlights

Afghanistan, 2005. In the middle of a war-torn country and a repressive fundamentalist culture, Jacky runs the Kabul Kitchen, a cafe where all the expats come to eat, drink and enjoy a swimming pool in the heart of Kabul. As the series begins, a surprise visitor also arrives at the Kabul Kitchen. She's Jacky's daughter, she's a humanitarian aid worker and despite Jacky's protests, she's moving in. In French with English subtit les. View the "Kabul Kitchen" program schedule at (http:/ /www.uen.org/ tv/whatson/details.php?id=24721).

KABUL KITCHEN Sundays at 9 p.m. on MHz Worldview on ch. 9.2

The newest global content creation of MHz Networks, "Today?s Ireland" (TI) connects viewers with contemporary Ireland, blending news, business reports, cultural programs and entertainment from many broadcasters as the f irst all-island channel. The concept of Today?s Ireland has never been attempted and makes TI a one-of-a-kind programming service connecting the Irish- American Diaspora, as well as MHz?s globally-minded audience, to the beauty of a modern, optimistic, new Ireland. For more information, visit (http:/ /www.uen.org/ tv/whatson/ results.php?search=ireland)

FOCAL POINT, COMMUNITY NEWS: A roundup of weekly news from NVTV Belfast, broadcast in English. Mondays at 2 p.m. and Tuesdays at 1 p.m.

COMHRA: Whether they are national f igures or people whose lives have not made the news, all are happy to share their innermost feelings or experiences in a quiet conversation with award-winning broadcaster, Máirtín Tom Sheáinín. A long-running favourite with the Irish language audience with guests from all corners of Ireland. Broadcast in Irish with English subtit les. Tuesdays at 2 p.m.

and Sundays at 1 p.m.

SEAN NOS: Traditional singing from the Ireland?s favorite exponents of this acclaimed art-form. Singer Síle Denvir meets and interviews some of the best known singer and chats to them about their songs, and their interest in the tradition. We also hear a selection of their repertoire and the lyrics to all songs are available on-line at www. tg4.ie/ seannos. Broadcast in Irish with English

subtit les. Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. and Sundays at 1:30 p.m.

DERRY-LONDONDERRY-UK CITY OF CULTURE 2013: Monthly magazine program covering events and happenings in Derry~Londonderry. Broadcast in English. Wednesdays at 1 p.m.

TIMPEAL NA TIRE: A weekly compilation of the main regional stories as seen on the channel?s evening news. This is a people-led approach, highlighting how issues impact on the daily l ives of Irish people around the country. Broadcast in Irish with English subtit les. Wednesdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.

ROISIN: A weekly discussion show presented by broadcaster, journalist and mother Róisín O'Hara that throws a new light on today's issues and challenges, a combination of conversation, reports and debate, mixing the light-hearted with the serious. Broadcast in Irish with English subtit les. Wednesdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.




TODAY'S IRELANDPrograms on MHz Worldview on ch. 9.2

Northern Vision Documentary Specials: Documentaries produced and presented by NvTv, broadcast in English. Thursdays at 1 p.m.

McGurk's Bar Bombing: Loss of Innocence, Thursday, May 7 at 1 p.m.: A documentary made in association with The McGurk's Bar Remembrance Committee examining the suspicious circumstances surrounding the bombing of McGurk's Bar in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1971.

Our Generation: Conversation with Padraic Fiacc, Thursday, May 14 at 1 p.m.: Interview with the poet Padraic Fiacc, who was born in Belfast in 1924. In 1929 when he was 5 years old, his family moved to New York. He returned to Belfast in 1946 where his poetry was published in several magazines, and the 1948 volume of New Irish Poets. Fiacc was the youngest poet in that edition. Despite only producing 12 anthologies, Padriac?s work has inf luenced many poets over many years, but it is only recently that his work has begun to receive the recognition it deserves. Today he stil l resides in Belfast, and is a member of Aosdána, the Irish Arts Academy.

Neil Shawcrass: The Portrait, Thursday, May 21 at 1 p.m.: Neil Shawcross grew up and studied art in Lancashire, England before moving to Ireland in 1962 to teach art. Ever since he has considered himself to be a proud Ulsterman. Renowned for his portrait paintings, Neil has immortalized several well-known individuals such as fellow artist Colin Middleton and novelist Francis Stuart. We sit with Neil during a live painting of his chosen subject Paul Charles as part of his ?Hats & Heads? series. During this process Neil recollects his love of Ireland, teaching art, his greatest inf luences and confesses what he loves most about his work.

Poitin: Is Tuisce Deoch Na Sceal, Thursday, May 28 at 1 p.m.: There are many stories about poitín, the long il legal homemade drink. In this program, four storytellers in the Donegal Gaeltacht share some of their own reminiscences of the ?demon drink?. They tell us about the myths and superstit ions developed by poitín distil lers, about batches gone awry and run-ins with the law, and about producing the stuff in rural Gaeltacht areas and in Belfast?s Crumlin Road Jail. They share some of the humour and the horror associated with this legendary drink.

Houses of the Oireachtas: Today's Ireland programming also includes coverage of the weeks? leaders questions. Produced and distributed by Houses of the Oireachtas. Broadcast in English and Irish. Fridays and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m.




MORE OF "TODAY'S IRELAND"Programs on MHz Worldview on ch. 9.2

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