Celebrating Filipino American History Month on screen
October marks Filipino American History Month (FAHM), a time to celebrate the resilience, creativity, and legacy of the Filipino diaspora.
This month, we curated a special Filipino American History Month Watchlist featuring 12 shows and films that celebrate Filipino stories and representation. From family comedies and documentaries to animated folklore and dramas based on real events, there’s something for everyone.
We invited a few Filipino American (FilAm) leaders and tastemakers to share their top picks that spotlight the diversity, humor, and heart of Filipino storytelling. Thank you to Zeena Koda (Co-Founder, Asian American Collective), Ashley Rapuano Sanchez (Publicity Manager, Tremendous Communications), Jeremiah Abraham (Founder and CEO, Tremendous Communications), Joseph Carranza (Founder, Likha Labs and Creative Director, Philadelphia Asian American Film Foundation), JP Mallo (Founder & Co-CEO, J Creative Entertainment and Creative Producer), and Justyn Reyes (Founder & Co-CEO, J Creative Entertainment and Restaurateur & Wellness Entrepreneur).
See also: Essential books to read during Filipino-American History Month
Watchlist: Authentic representation of Filipino characters
Superstore
A workplace comedy that follows the quirky employees of Cloud 9, a fictional big-box store. Filipino actor Nico Santos shines as Mateo Liwanag, bringing humor and humanity to a character whose identity reflects the real Filipino American experience.
“This is one of my favorite comfort shows, and I love the bits of Filipino culture sprinkled throughout the series with Nico Santos’ character Mateo,” shares Ashley Rapuano Sanchez.
Watch on: Peacock, Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Youtube, and Apple TV
The Pitt
Set in a hospital, The Pitt features Filipino nurses and healthcare workers reflecting one of…
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