Is Asian Representation In Hollywood Finally Changing?

The transcript discusses the positive trend of increased Asian and Asian American representation in Hollywood films over the past two years, highlighting movies like Parasite, Crazy Rich Asians, and Everything Everywhere All at Once. It shares Kehi Kwan's experience of returning to acting after a lack of roles for Asian actors. A USC report reveals minimal progress in representation, with only 3.4% of films having Asian American leads. The history of yellowface and casting issues is explored, with examples like Louise Rayner and Anime Wong. The impact of Crazy Rich Asians on representation and individual actors is emphasized.

Which of the following films is mentioned as part of the positive trend in Asian representation in Hollywood?

• Memoirs of a Geisha

• The Great Wall

• Parasite

• Mulan

What challenge did Kehi Kwan face in his acting career?

• Lack of roles for Asian actors

• Cultural differences

• Typecasting in villain roles

• Language barriers

According to the USC report, what percentage of films had an Asian American lead or co-lead from 2007 to 2019?

• 10%

• 15%

• 5%

• 3.4%

What was a significant reason Kevin Kwan sold the rights to his book for only a dollar?

• To avoid legal issues

• To ensure creative control over casting

• To quickly sell the rights

• To gain more publicity

How did 'Crazy Rich Asians' impact a former child actor?

• It discouraged them from acting

• It led them to pursue directing

• It inspired them to return to acting

• It had no impact