A visit to Delano, California where Filipino American labor leader Larry Itliong and a group of brave Filipino farmworkers started the historic Delano Grape Strike in 1965. Learn more about this story on the full Long Distance podcast episode: Subscribe…
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Long Distance Podcast: Episode 12 – Larry Itliong and the Great Delano Grape Strike
At 15, Larry Itliong came to America with a dream. His plans changed when he learned the truth about his new home. In 1965, he led Filipino farmworkers in a historic fight for their rights. Watch the accompanying Delano episode…
LDtv | Dante Basco on How to Make It in Hollywood
I’ve known Dante for years, so this was a fun video to shoot. After three decades in the industry, he’s got some sharp insights on Hollywood and making it as an actor or any type of creative. Listen to the…
Long Distance Podcast: Episode 11 – Dante Basco
Our first Long Distance episode of 2020 features our friend Dante Basco! Growing up in Hollywood with Dante Basco, an actor, filmmaker, writer, and poet best known for starring as the cult character Rufio in Steven Spielberg’s Hook and Zuko…
Long Distance Podcast: Episode 10 – Long Distance Radio Hour
Stories, music, and more from Filipino diaspora. Featuring journalists Aurora Almendral and Suzie Racho, musical artists Bambu and Travis Atreo, chef Isa Fabro, and more. For links to all the stories and artists featured in this episode, visit the episode…
Long Distance Podcast: Episode 9 – Long Distance Calls Vol. 1
Stories, anecdotes, thoughts, and experiences about being Filipino in the world today. Delivered through voicemail messages from Long Distance listeners. If you’d like to share your story for a future calls episode, call 213-293-6024 and leave us a message about…
LDtv | Jaime’s Story – Coming Out in 1980s San Francisco
n 1981, Jaime Geaga moved to San Francisco to start a new chapter in his life. This is a snapshot of what it was like for him to come out as a gay Filipino American man in the 1980s in…
Long Distance Podcast: Episode 8 – Jaime’s Story
In 1981, Jaime Geaga moved to San Francisco to start a new chapter in his life. Then he tested positive for HIV. When he learned Filipinos were some of the most affected by HIV and AIDS in the city, he…
Introducing Long Distance TV
Happy to unveil the first episode of Long Distance TV, the companion short doc series of Long Distance podcast. It’s been a lot of fun and a huge learning experience producing these, so I hope you enjoy and subscribe to…
Long Distance Podcast: Episode 7 – Cendrillon
Season 2 of Long Distance podcast is here! It’s the first episode of S2 but since we look at the show as one continuous series, we’re picking up where we left off and calling it Episode 7. Make sense? Good.…