CAAMFest 2025 reflects on the histories shaping the present, emphasizing the importance of sharing stories amid threats to diversity and arts funding. Honoring CAAM's four-decade legacy, the festival unites diverse communities through film, highlighting the impact of place and memory in San Francisco Japantown. The program features American and international films, commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, and celebrates the strength and artistry of Asian American women, concluding on Mother's Day with events that honor community and pioneering aesthetics.