Academy Museum of Motion Pictures tackling issues in film industry

The transcript features a conversation with Janet Yang, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. It highlights her achievements, her role in promoting diversity, and her impact on the film industry. Yang discusses her background, her passion for film, and her commitment to advancing women, especially women of color, in Hollywood. The conversation also touches on Michelle Yeoh's historic Oscar win and the significance of films like The Joy Luck Club. The video is part of a series for Women's History Month, showcasing the contributions and sacrifices of women.

What role does Janet Yang hold in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences?

• Vice President

• Secretary

• President

• Treasurer

Which film did Janet Yang collaborate on with Steven Spielberg?

• Over the Moon

• Crazy Rich Asians

• Empire of the Sun

• The Joy Luck Club

What was a significant challenge faced by Janet Yang in the production of 'The Joy Luck Club'?

• Writing the script

• Securing studio support

• Casting Asian actors

• Finding a director

Which movie is credited with paving the way for 'Crazy Rich Asians'?

• The People vs. Larry Flynt

• Empire of the Sun

• The Joy Luck Club

• Over the Moon

What degree did Janet Yang earn from Columbia University?

• Literature

• Chinese Studies

• Film Studies

• Business

What is Janet Yang's ongoing mission in Hollywood?

• To write screenplays

• To direct blockbuster movies

• To support women and diversity

• To produce more animated films

What inspired Axel to feature stories of women for Women's History Month?

• His background in journalism

• His personal experiences with women in his life

• His interest in film production

• His collaboration with Janet Yang