| | Slanted Screen: Asian Men In Film & Television DVD
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. This intriguing documentary probes the depiction of Asian men in moving pictures, from the silent period to the present day. Using film clips and interviews with actors, scholars, and industry professionals, SLANTED SCREEN examines the Hollywood's history of stereotyping and how Asian actors continue to struggle with being typecast. Slanted Screen: Asian Men In Film & Television | List Price | $24.95 (You save $6.56) | | Studio | Passion River | | Orig Year | 2006 | | DVD Encoding | Region 1 | | All Time Sales Rank |  88523  | | CD Universe Part number | 7397874 | | Catalog number | 2672216 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | May 01, 2007 | | Rating | Not Rated | | Running Time | 60 Minutes | | Movie Details | Color |
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