And now, ScarJo is playing Mulan. Mulan, being the only Chinese princess who I could look up to, that was strong, that was clever, that was capable, is now a white woman.
The worst part about it is that people will make excuses for white washing. "Well, I have an Asian friend and they didn't care." Yes, because one person talks for dozens and dozens of other Asians looking for Asian roles in America.
I think the end goal here should be that adults and children can see a blockbuster movie starring a person of color and not assume it is a "Black movie" or a movie about Hispanic or Asian culture. It would just be a movie on par with Lord of the Rings or E.T.
for those who went to the convention - do you remember when Dylan talked about meeting a Latina scientist on a college campus? I thought maybe it was this, but obviously not. Was it the wtnv panel?
And now, ScarJo is playing Mulan. Mulan, being the only Chinese princess who I could look up to, that was strong, that was clever, that was capable, is now a white woman.
The worst part about it is that people will make excuses for white washing. "Well, I have an Asian friend and they didn't care." Yes, because one person talks for dozens and dozens of other Asians looking for Asian roles in America.
I think the end goal here should be that adults and children can see a blockbuster movie starring a person of color and not assume it is a "Black movie" or a movie about Hispanic or Asian culture. It would just be a movie on par with Lord of the Rings or E.T.
for those who went to the convention - do you remember when Dylan talked about meeting a Latina scientist on a college campus? I thought maybe it was this, but obviously not. Was it the wtnv panel?
+SenoritaSevilla It was the Night Vale panel! :)
Thank you!!