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The Slanted Screen: Asian Men in Film and Television
February 20th, 2007 by JP
The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival and Korean Canadian Lawyers Association are proud to present the Toronto premiere of The Slanted Screen: Asian Men in Film and Television by Jeff Adachi.
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.
When: Thursday February 22nd, 7:00pm
Where: National Film Board Theatre (150 John St.)
Details: $7 students ($12 general) There’ll be a special guest speaker: Leon Aureus, Artistic Producer fu-Gen Asian Canadian Theatre Company
