robert y. chang

producer, anthropologist, doc filmmaker, coffee drinker. all opinions are my own.

[robert y. chang @rchang]

I was just complimented on my "fearlessly counterintuitive use of twitter" for replying to a month old tweet... #ThatsHowIRoll

[robert y. chang @rchang]

@ConEdison I’ve been on hold for over an hour now trying to get a hold of a customer service agent because i got notice that someone applied for service at my home and my service will end today if I don’t call customer service to prevent it from happening….

[POV on PBS @POVdocs]

TONIGHT on @POVdocs: Making pennies on the dollar, a recent film grad speeds through Tokyo on a delivery bike. A comedic but sobering reflection on the inequities of the gig economy, TOKYO UBER BLUES premieres at 10PM on @PBS. #TokyoUberBluesPBS https://t.co/rIxdtmYLAF

[robert y. chang @rchang]

Wow! Huzzah!!!!

[News & Documentary Emmys @newsemmys]

The #DocEmmys Award for Outstanding Social Issue Documentary goes to Eat Your Catfish @EatYourCatfish | POV (@PBS).

[POV on PBS @POVdocs]

TONIGHT: An aging shepherd and his flock live alongside a high-tech animal lab. A fable for modern times about the relationship between humans, animals, and science. Watch @POVdocs FAUNA at 10pm (check local listings) on @PBS. #FaunaPBS https://t.co/qf4930rP0M

[POV on PBS @POVdocs]

🚨Is your documentary ready for national exposure? As the clock winds down, don’t miss your chance to be part of POV's 2025-06 season. The submission deadline is nearly here—July 31st! Learn more: https://t.co/N2zWpFKY7X.

[POV on PBS @POVdocs]

Experience the compelling journey of human rights lawyer Aaju Peter in TWICE COLONIZED. Her screen presence and complex narrative shed light on Europe's impact on both her and her homeland. Don't miss this profound exploration on October 14 on #POVonPBS. https://t.co/fgEYx11wSB

[POV on PBS @POVdocs]

TONIGHT on @POVdocs: A meditation on the complex history and potential future of central Appalachia. A lyrical mosaic of a place, its people, and way of life. King Coal premieres at 10pm ET/9pm CT (check local listings) on @PBS. #KingCoalPBS https://t.co/LyoKAJT3hM

[Tom Huang @tomthuang]

We've got a star-studded faculty for @Poynter's Power of Diverse Voices, a transformative writing workshop for journalists of color. Tuition is free, and you'll get coaching from @AishaS @ByFernandaS @Deggans and me. Apply now! https://t.co/n3EqxuaW1Y

[robert y. chang @rchang]

Excited to share POV’s lineup this season 🙌 #documentaryfilm #PBS

[POV on PBS @POVdocs]

Dive deep into the heart of pressing social issues through personal, human-centered narratives. POV is back for our 37th Season, bringing you powerful films that illuminate diverse perspectives from across the globe. Premiering this June on @PBS. https://t.co/5yg8j1YsyC

[robert y. chang @rchang]

We’ll be launching this season with King Coal! 🎉 Stay tuned for the announce of our season lineup! 🥳

[POV on PBS @POVdocs]

One of the most acclaimed films to debut at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival is coming to POV! King Coal, directed by Elaine McMillion Sheldon, will kick off our 37th season on @PBS on Monday, June 24. https://t.co/GC1yBZ2StY

[robert y. chang @rchang]

In light of highly publicized usher confrontations at this year’s Cannes, I’d recommend checking out this 2022 Deadline account the types of disrespect experienced by BIPOC folx in these festival spaces https://t.co/egYn4jNzYF

[robert y. chang @rchang]

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[Peabody Awards @PeabodyAwards]

Peabody is proud to announce winners for the 84th Annual #PeabodyAwards! Watch this sizzle featuring clips from all of our winners across radio/podcast, documentary, entertainment, interactive/immersive, news, and beyond.✨🏆 https://t.co/x5ZlomAKZd

#StoriesThatMatter

[robert y. chang @rchang]

Exciting news! 🎉@POVdocs’s While We Watched won a #PeabodyAward! The film offers an intimate glimpse into the life of Ravish Kumar. Huge congratulations to director Vinay Shukla and the entire team for this well-deserved recognition! 🏆 #WhileWeWatchedPBS

[Peabody Awards @PeabodyAwards]

Documentaries are a treasure trove of knowledge, shedding light on real stories and unique insight into different worlds we might not otherwise experience or even be aware of. Join us in celebrating these new #PeabodyWinners in documentary storytelling. https://t.co/Wa29pjOQLH

#PeabodyAwards

[robert y. chang @rchang]

@fuzzyatelin Huzzah!!!

[POV on PBS @POVdocs]

The New York African Film Festival is almost here! Check out 90 incredible films from 30 countries spread across 3 NYC venues. Don't miss out! Take a look at the schedule and get your tickets now at https://t.co/fi03acJ3ri 🎟️✨

[POV on PBS @POVdocs]

Join us for this #MSAwarenessWeek for a poignant streaming of @POVdocs WHEN I WALK on @PBS. This powerful documentary offers a raw and inspiring look into a young man's life, navigating multiple sclerosis while striving. https://t.co/7U8FlPzVvU

[robert y. chang @rchang]

“This institution-substitution effect underscores a potential bias in media representation, where scholars with minority ethnicity names may be perceived as less authoritative or deserving of formal recognition.”

[robert y. chang @rchang]

Scientists with African, Asian names less likely to be mentioned in news stories : Shots - Health News : NPR https://t.co/aEFG1sjOXx

[robert y. chang @rchang]

From the piece: “We found that journalists were also more likely to substitute institutional affiliations for scientists with African and East Asian names – for instance, writing about ‘researchers from the University of Michigan.’"