From the very first moment Hollywood laid eyes on the beautiful Anna May Wong, American cinema has portrayed Asian women through a narrow lens influenced by western biases. Join Asian Women in Business for a short-film highlighting the battle Asian women face to preserve an individual and authentic voice in an entertainment industry bunkered down by cliches. The film will be followed by a panel discussion focused on debunking Asian women stereotypes and the success or failure of such efforts within the broader context of a national media and Hollywood. Wine and movie food provided.

Panelists

Tina Chen
Actress
Karen Chien
Producer, DGenerate Films
Christine Choy
Professor and Former Head of Kanbar Institute of Film & Television at New York University
Bertha Bay-Sa Pan
Producer, Director and Writer
Sekka Scher
Agent

Moderator

Elena Creef
Professor of Asian American Women’s Studies, Wellesley College

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Date & Time:
August 25, 2010, Wednesday
6:00pm to 9:00pm

Location:
Bennett Media Studios
723 Washington Street
New York City