What happens when the naiveté of a political rookie clashes with the realities of racial politics of the American South and ultra-partisan struggles in Washington DC? MR. CAO GOES TO WASHINGTON follows the unexpected journey of Rep. Joseph Cao--the first Vietnamese American elected to the US Congress, the only non-white House Republican of the 111th Congress, and the only Republican to vote for President Obama's Health Care Reform Bill. Will Cao keep his integrity and idealism intact?

“An engrossing documentary...” —Robert Silva, IndieWire

“Lively and engaging!” —Dennis Harvey, Variety

Produced & Directed by S. Leo Chiang

PBS National Broadcast 2013
WINNER, Inspiration Award, Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
WINNER, Audience Award, New Orleans Film Festival
WINNER, Best Documentary & Opening Night Film, DC APA Film Festival
WINNER, Best Documentary, Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival
Centerpiece Presentation, Boston Asian American Film Festival

A co-production of the Center for Asian American Media and Walking Iris Media.