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Asian Americans in Hollywood Video and Transcript Now Online

19 Jan, 2023

Asian Americans in Hollywood Video and Transcript Now Online

2021 was a harrowing year in anti-Asian violence, drawing attention to the ways that Asians and Asian Americans are offered such limited space within Hollywood, and the connection between racist historic exclusion and its consequences for America’s wider cultural imaginary.

Missed the discussion with Daniel and Melvin about shifts they have seen in the industry since they first got their starts? The two will discuss their shared vision for AAPI creatives – no matter their educational background or major – to play key roles in shaping media & entertainment, create more nuanced and layered roles for AAPI talent and how to champion more inclusive storytelling woven with perspectives from the Asian diaspora. A recording of the lecture has now been uploaded onto Youtube.

Check out the transcript here and the video here!