HBO series focuses on Asian Americanactors
“Eastof Main Street: Taking the Lead”
HBO® Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month With JonathanYi’s “East of Main Street: Taking the Lead” Documentary Featuring Lucy Liu,Daniel Dae Kim, BD Wong, Aasif Mandvi, Russell Wong, Lucille Soong, Jimmy O.Yang, Melanie Kannokada, Dennis Oh, Sheetal Sheth, Raymond J. Lee, NiveditaKulkarni, Tobias Wong, Michelle Goike, Veronica Reyes-How and Katarina Zhu.
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, HBO will unveil the fifth installment of its acclaimed documentary series East of MainStreet on May 1. “East of Main Street: Taking The Lead” available on HBO On Demand, HBO GO, and HBONOW, and showcases a select group of Asian American in various stages of theirmovie and television careers.
Directed and produced by Jonathan Yi, “East of Main Street: Taking the Lead” showcasesthe personal journeys of a talented group of performers including Lucy Liu,Daniel Dae Kim, BD Wong, Aasif Mandvi, Russell Wong, Lucille Soong, Jimmy O.Yang, Melanie Kannokada, Dennis Oh, Sheetal Sheth, Raymond J. Lee, NiveditaKulkarni, Tobias Wong, Michelle Goike, Veronica Reyes-How and Katarina Zhu, through in-depth interviews. The special gives viewers inside access into theirlives and art, from their daily struggles to their greatest achievements.
This is the fifth year of HBO's East of Main Street series and its focus is the difficulties of being Asian and being an actor. "This year, with so much attention being paid to racial and cultural diversity in Hollywood, we wanted to examine what it takes for Asian Americans to succeed in the entertainment industry," said director and producer Jonathan Yi.
“The award-winning East of Main Street series garnered attention from prevalent actors who expressed interest in getting involved” said HBO Senior Vice President for Multicultural Marketing Lucinda Martinez. “We’re excited to give audiences the opportunity to hear from and be inspired by them, with this newest installment.”
“East of Main Street: Taking the Lead” available on HBO On Demand, HBO GO, and HBONOW beginning May 1st 2015 and throughout the entire month.
“Eastof Main Street: Taking the Lead”
HBO® Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month With JonathanYi’s “East of Main Street: Taking the Lead” Documentary Featuring Lucy Liu,Daniel Dae Kim, BD Wong, Aasif Mandvi, Russell Wong, Lucille Soong, Jimmy O.Yang, Melanie Kannokada, Dennis Oh, Sheetal Sheth, Raymond J. Lee, NiveditaKulkarni, Tobias Wong, Michelle Goike, Veronica Reyes-How and Katarina Zhu.
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, HBO will unveil the fifth installment of its acclaimed documentary series East of MainStreet on May 1. “East of Main Street: Taking The Lead” available on HBO On Demand, HBO GO, and HBONOW, and showcases a select group of Asian American in various stages of theirmovie and television careers.
Directed and produced by Jonathan Yi, “East of Main Street: Taking the Lead” showcasesthe personal journeys of a talented group of performers including Lucy Liu,Daniel Dae Kim, BD Wong, Aasif Mandvi, Russell Wong, Lucille Soong, Jimmy O.Yang, Melanie Kannokada, Dennis Oh, Sheetal Sheth, Raymond J. Lee, NiveditaKulkarni, Tobias Wong, Michelle Goike, Veronica Reyes-How and Katarina Zhu, through in-depth interviews. The special gives viewers inside access into theirlives and art, from their daily struggles to their greatest achievements.
This is the fifth year of HBO's East of Main Street series and its focus is the difficulties of being Asian and being an actor. "This year, with so much attention being paid to racial and cultural diversity in Hollywood, we wanted to examine what it takes for Asian Americans to succeed in the entertainment industry," said director and producer Jonathan Yi.
“The award-winning East of Main Street series garnered attention from prevalent actors who expressed interest in getting involved” said HBO Senior Vice President for Multicultural Marketing Lucinda Martinez. “We’re excited to give audiences the opportunity to hear from and be inspired by them, with this newest installment.”
“East of Main Street: Taking the Lead” available on HBO On Demand, HBO GO, and HBONOW beginning May 1st 2015 and throughout the entire month.