Film The Doughnut Industry and Cambodian Americans
- Grade Level 9th-12th Grade
- Time Period 2010 - Present
Introduction
This documentary explores Cambodian Refugee Ted Ngoy who builds a multi-million dollar empire by baking America’s favorite pastry-the doughnut.
Essential Questions
What is an American?
How have Asian Americans been stereotyped?
Can stereotypes ever be good?
How have Asian Americans forged their own identities?
How have Asian Americans navigated the complexities of being multicultural in the US? `