The slanted screen [videorecording] / Asian American Media Mafia Productions presents ; written, directed and produced by Jeff Adachi ; co-produced by Alex Yeung.
Originally released as a documentary in 2006. Special features: a tribute to Mako (8 min.) ; "Influencing the image makers" : Oct. 5, 2006 panel discussion at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (45 min.) ; DVD-ROM access to website. Interviewees: Mako, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, James Shigeta, Dustin Nguyen, Phillip Rhee, Will Yun Lee, Tzi Ma, Jason Scott Lee, Bobby Lee, Terence Chang, Heidi Levitt, Frank Chin, Gene Cajayon, Eric Byler. Panelists: Chemin Barnard, George Sunga, Henry Chan, Weiko Lin, Perry Shen, Gary Zuckerbrod, Angel Rivera, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa; moderator, Teddy Zee.
Summary:
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.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)78920114
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.