Asian AMERICAN is a series in which I critique American media starring Asian characters/actors/actresses and attempt to break down the portrayal of Asians as a perpetual foreigner. This first episode is a critique of the film Memoirs of a Geisha through the lens of Asian American studies inspired by Anita Sarkeesian's Feminist Frequency blog. The goal is to shed light on the limited portrayal of Asian people in American media and widen the roles that are available to Asian actors and actresses. By breaking down how certain Hollywood movies perpetuate Asian stereotypes, I hope to influence current and future filmmakers to make some changes in their approach to Asian feature films.
References:
Lee, Robert G. Orientals: Asian Americans in Popular Culture. Philadelphia: Temple UP, 1999. Print.
Ono, Kent A., and Vincent N. Pham. Asian Americans and the Media. Cambridge, UK: Polity, 2009. Print.
Prasso, Sheridan. "The Real Memoirs of Geisha." The Asian Mystique: Dragon Ladies, Geisha Girls, and Our Fantasies of the Exotic Orient. New York: PublicAffairs, 2006. Print.
Prasso, Sheridan. "Mystery, Sex, Fear, and Desire: A Brief History." The Asian Mystique: Dragon Ladies, Geisha Girls, and Our Fantasies of the Exotic Orient. New York: PublicAffairs, 2006. Print.
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