Brilliant film history revealing that there was a thriving Chine film industry, alongside -- and outside -- the Caucasian Hollywood film industry. One is angered by the exclusion -- not only because non-white, but also by the casting of others than Chinese as Chinese.
And one is moved by the dilemma of contemporary American-born Chinese filmmakers: Chinese audiences want to see White folks; American audiences want to see Chinese folk -- but from China.
A must for those interested in film history, and larger cultural history, and how money is more important that talent, than life itself.
Not to be missed for those who are held by the view that these sorts of issues are "no big deal" for those affected by them. And those affected by them are all of us.
And one is moved by the dilemma of contemporary American-born Chinese filmmakers: Chinese audiences want to see White folks; American audiences want to see Chinese folk -- but from China.
A must for those interested in film history, and larger cultural history, and how money is more important that talent, than life itself.
Not to be missed for those who are held by the view that these sorts of issues are "no big deal" for those affected by them. And those affected by them are all of us.