Not Your Sidekick Anymore

Asian representation matters in Hollywood films. There’s the exotic girlfriend, the tech-savvy nerd, the silent assassin, and the trusty sidekick, but what about Asians playing the leads? We will investigate the portrayal of Asian characters in films spanning the silent era to 2018’s “Crazy Rich Asians” and why their representation matters. Analyzing racial stereotypes that have gone unchecked, you will discover how all-Asian casts, Asian leads, and pushback against Orientalism and whitewashing are paving the way to more authentic representation on screen. Greg Chan teaches academic writing, literature, and film studies courses in KPU’s English department. He has given TALK many excellent courses in the past. No one who took these courses will ever look at films in the same way again!

DATE: TIME: Tue, Feb 16 10:00 – 11:30 am

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ONLINE FEE: $15 GUEST PRESENTER: Greg Chan FACILITATOR: Helen Christiansen 604.536.8134, helenjeanchr@gmail.com REGISTER BY: Tue, Feb 9 TO REGISTER: See page 36