Since the first three documented Chinese arrived in the U.S. in 1848, more than six million Asians have followed. Their stories provide a fascinating picture of diverse cultural attitudes against a common American backdrop.
This analysis of Asian American opportunities and experiences in the acting profession features the narratives of both the aspiring and established Asian-American actors, providing a detailed examination of the opportunities and fears they face.
This follow-up to the bestselling classic "Asian Americans" collects all-new interviews that reveal intimate and often conflicting thoughts about Asian-American identities, immigration, relationships, and educational and professional achievement.
In the perception of many Americans all Asians are somehow lumped together as one race, devoid of distinctive ethnic and cultural differences. One interviewee says it doesnt matter if you are Chinese, Korean or Japanese, youre still seen as a "chink" by many in the United States. The reality is that the various Asian cultures are extremely diverse ...
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