Before "Crazy Rich Asians," the last time a major Hollywood film set in the present day showcased a majority Asian cast was a whopping 25 years agohttps://nyti.ms/2APeoXw
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To assemble the cast, Jon M. Chu, the film's director, sent out feelers across 5 continents. “I wanted this to be the ‘Avengers’ of Asian actors.”https://nyti.ms/2MhLfbU
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For a while, Chu was disturbed by casting controversies, particularly over the selection of a half-white actor for the male lead https://nyti.ms/2OT5hrO pic.twitter.com/OEJgw0TXtY
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Ultimately, the film included Asian screen royalty, breakout stars, newcomers and YouTube discoveries https://nyti.ms/2MhLfbU pic.twitter.com/qMmZtJyxPy
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I don't see anything about white people here. what kind privilege do Asians have? Police still shoot down dark skinned Asian folk, not to mention we are the least likely to be promoted in the workplace.
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I went to see the joy luck club as an young African american adult male and it was terrific! I took several friends the next time i went... i hope to do the same w/ CYRA. U know ppl of other races do find Asian theme films culturally informative & enjoyable!
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"Given their own demographic leanings, it defies any explanation that it took so long for movie producers to show confidence in the sex appeal of Asian women, but the barrier is broken at last."
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@sarahjeong The Sarah Jeong affair has effectively ended your race baiting days. It's over for you guys. Your obsession with race has to end. You'll need to find a new obsession.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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He must hate whites just like your puppy pad of a newspaper.pic.twitter.com/oXEIbK35gP
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