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In this video, I dive into the discussion around Crazy Rich Asians and its role in Asian representation. While it was initially widely praised for its all-Asian cast, it seems like there’s been a souring sentiment regarding the film and what it could’ve been. I try to break down why that is, while also exploring the themes that made people gravitate to the movie in the first place.

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0:00 Intro
2:11 #StarringAsians (Representation)
7:47 Across Borders (Cultural Divide)
15:33 Never Enough (Generational Trauma)
21:24 Final thoughts

Sources mentioned:
Aaron Sorkin, reportedly unaware of Hollywood's diversity problem, had many chances to become aware | Chicago Tribune
https://www.chicagotribune.com/entert...

Simu Liu on Playing Marvel's First Asian Superhero Shang-Chi | Men’s Health
https://www.menshealth.com/entertainm...

Money (That's What We Want): 'Crazy Rich Asians,' 'Black Panther,' and the Difficulties of Hollywood Representation | The Ringer
https://www.theringer.com/movies/2018...

One Way That Crazy Rich Asians Is a Step Backward | The Atlantic
https://www.theatlantic.com/entertain...

Crazy Rich Asians is no racial triumph. It's a soulless salute to the 1% | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018...

For Some Viewers, 'Crazy Rich Asians' Is Not Asian Enough | The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/16/wo...