Asian Americans Break the Silence & Stereotypes Panel – SXSW 2017

For too long, Asian Americans have been underrepresented, stereotyped, or whitewashed in mainstream media & left very much invisible. In recent years, a growing grassroots movement & collaborative effort of Asian American creatives in new media, music, & film have changed the scene & brought this issue to the forefront after years of cultural evolution. This panel will gather some leading Asian American creatives to discuss the layered issues behind the challenges of being pegged as “unmarketable” by Hollywood & proof of how our stories enrich & entertain a universal audience & impact our world.

Recorded live at SXSW 2017 on Sunday March 16,2017

Panelists:
Minji Chang, Kollaboration
Phil Yu, Angry Asian man
Jenny Yang, Disoriented Comedy
Dante Basco, We Own the 8th

Produced & Edited by Zenith Division

APAHM 2017 Project: #DearFutureAAPI

Dear Future AAPI,

In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we present to you this #DearFutureAAPI series which features some amazing Asian American Pacific Islanders who have changed Asian representation for the better. Through this campaign, we want you to recognize a growing community of individuals making strides in the AAPI movement. Let’s continue to celebrate their accomplishments! Stay inspired and passionate as you pursue your own dreams that will inspire generations after you.

Empowerment Through Entertainment

Kollaboration

5.01.2017

For the full series, click HERE.