Asian Americans in Films: Why Are They Important?

Pamela Pan
Sep 5, 2018 · 6 min read
(Scene from Crazy Rich Asians. Image Credit: Elle.com)

My daughter, a UC Berkeley college student, has been following Crazy Rich Asians ever since she heard the news that Keven Kwan’s bestselling book would be made into a movie. She had read the book a few years ago and enjoyed it a lot.

She has also been watching and re-watching episodes from Fresh off the Boat. She relished funny lines from Jessica (Constance Wu), the main female…

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