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  • Award-Winning Documentary Far East Deep South Returns to National PBS Broadcast on WORLD Channel
    Audiences across the United States will have another opportunity to watch our award-winning documentary Far East Deep South when it broadcasts nationally on WORLD Channel, the public media network carried by PBS stations nationwide beginning June 4th, 2026. Far East Deep South follows The Chiu family and their emotional journey… Read more
  • Far East Deep South Expands Worldwide Reach to Schools on ClickView
    We’re excited to announce that Far East Deep South has officially been added to ClickView, making the film accessible to more than 12,000 schools across Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, the United States, and Canada. Through ClickView’s educational streaming platform, Far East Deep South is now available to over… Read more
  • Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu Speak at WonderCon 2026
    Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu were featured panelists at WonderCon 2026 in Anaheim, CA, appearing on “Power of Color: The Discussion Continues,” a panel focused on diversity, representation, and the future of film and television. During the discussion, Lam and Chiu emphasized the importance of authentic storytelling, encouraging creators to… Read more
  • FAR EAST DEEP SOUTH & Larissa Lam Featured on Stories That Live In Us Podcast
    We’re excited to share that Far East Deep South director Larissa Lam was recently featured on the podcast Stories That Live In Us for Season 2 in an episode titled: “Mississippi: Finding Far East in the Deep South (with Larissa Lam)” The interview is part of the show’s powerful new series, “America 250: A Journey Through 50… Read more
  • Filmmakers Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu Sign Book Deal with LSU Press to Expand on Their Acclaimed Documentary Far East Deep South
    Award-winning filmmakers Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu (aka Only Won) have signed a publishing deal with LSU Press to author a new book inspired by their acclaimed documentary Far East Deep South. The book will expand on the hidden history of Chinese immigrants in the American South while exploring broader… Read more
  • Larissa Lam Interviewed by VoyageLA
    We’re thrilled to announce that Larissa Lam, co-founder of Giant Flashlight Media was recently featured in an in-depth interview with VoyageLA magazine! In this engaging conversation, Larissa opens up about her journey as a filmmaker, music artist and storyteller, sharing insights into the inspiration behind Far East Deep South as… Read more