About this Project
Through this special three-part documentary project, Voices of Change, produced in response to the national crisis of hate, the Asian Culture & Media Alliance (ACMA) aims to shed light on the horrific acts of violence and discrimination committed against Asian Americans in the United States.
This series features the powerful, firsthand accounts of survivors and their families, giving voice to those who have endured unimaginable suffering. By sharing their stories, Voices of Change highlights the long-lasting impacts of these traumatic experiences, from physical injuries to emotional and psychological scars, and how they reverberate across generations.
The documentary not only focuses on the personal toll these hate crimes have taken on individuals and their communities but also examines the systemic factors that fuel this ongoing cycle of bias and violence.
Through the lens of the victims’ resilience and the advocacy efforts born from their experiences, ACMA hopes to inspire a national conversation on healing, unity, and the urgent need for social change. By elevating these voices, Voices of Change aims to promote awareness, foster empathy, and galvanize communities to stand together against hate, working towards a more inclusive and equitable society for all.
Youth Activists Creating Awareness through Performance Arts
COVID-19 related verbal and even physical attacks targeting Asian Americans are escalating with no end in sight. Many have been severely injured and even murdered as a result of these brutal attacks, simply because of their ethnicity. Many victims are seniors, as they are defenseless targets. Why is this happening in a country that prides itself on being tolerant and equitable for all races?
As part of our continuing efforts to create a dialogue in finding solutions to prevent these hate crimes, ACMA is producing a stand-alone documentary called “Voices of Change” that addresses this crisis both on a local, regional as well as national level. Narrated through the perspective of our next generation Asian Americans, this program explores what societal changes they believe need to occur in order to stem these long-standing negative archetypes and false narratives that have targeted their communities for generations.
Our Documentary Project
This program will be balanced with showcasing the efforts by young Asian American leaders, including many local students, who are advocating for change in seeking social justice through dialogues and actions that can lead to changes in the hearts and minds of those who possess this virus in their hearts often simply the result of ignorance and fear.
Not only do we owe it to our elders and most vulnerable people in our community to share these stories, but we also have a moral obligation to our future generations of Asian Americans in building a better tomorrow for them free of this hate.
Get Involved
Sponsorship & Partners
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or partner of our project, please email info@acmasocal [.] org. with the Subject Line “Voices of Change – Sponsor/Partner”.
Executive Producers and More
If you are interested in joining our project team, please email info@acmasocal [.] org with the Subject Line “Voices of Change – Team”.
