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Film The Doughnut Industry and Cambodian Americans

  • Grade Level 9th-12th Grade
  • Time Period 2010 - Present
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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? `