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From silent film star Sessue Hayakawa to Harold & Kumar Go to Whitecastle, The Slanted Screen explores the portrayals of Asian men in American cinema, chronicling the experiences of actors who have had to struggle against ethnic stereotyping and limiting roles. The film presents a critical examination of Hollywood's image-making machine through a fascinating parade of 50 film clips spanning a century.Winner of the Best Documentary award at the NY International Independent Film & Video Film Festival and the Grand Festival Prize at the Berkeley Independent Film Festival, The Slanted Screen envisions a new, exciting future in the entertainment industry, where the diversity of our culture and society is fully recognized and represented.
"Adachi keeps everything on track...obviously a labor of love..." G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle
"...argues its points with piquant intelligence while inspiring a genuine sense of optimism..." Johnny Vong, BlogTo.Com
"Slick, intelligent documentary...a revelation!" Los Angeles Times
Editor's Note
This intriguing documentary probes the depiction of Asian men in moving pictures, from the silent period to the present day. Using film clips and interviews with actors, scholars, and industry professionals, SLANTED SCREEN examines the Hollywood's history of stereotyping and how Asian actors continue to struggle with being typecast.
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