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.

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