The Golden Screen: Asian American Films ONLINE NEW

Presented by Jeff Yang

*This is a paid Adult School class. Click on the ticketing link to register.

Join Jeff Yang, author of the recent "The Golden Screen: The Movies That Made Asian America!", for a virtual class exploring five films that have shaped the image of Asians in cinema: 1915's Sessue Hayakawa stunner "The Cheat," 1961's fantastic movie musical "Flower Drum Song," 2000's Ang Lee-directed martial arts epic "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," 2018's breakthrough blockbuster "Crazy Rich Asians" and 2022's entirely unexpected Disney animated feature "Turning Red." What did these films—out of the nearly 140 explored in the book— say about the changing status of Asians in American culture? Why do cinematic images play such a powerful role in shaping social mores and real-world expectations? Jeff Yang will play clips of each film, discuss their unique importance, and share critical insights and behind-the-scenes anecdotes of how they and the creators and performers behind them emerged and transformed cinema culture. Students should purchase their own copy of "The Golden Screen."  

Students must supply their own copy of the "The Golden Screen" (approximately $32).  

JEFF YANG has been observing, exploring, and writing about the Asian American community for over thirty years. He launched one of the first Asian American national magazines, A. Magazine, in the late '90s and early 2000s, and now writes frequently forCNN, Quartz, Slate and elsewhere. He has written/edited three books—Jackie Chan’s New York Times-best-selling memoir "I Am Jackie Chan: My Life in Action"; "Once Upon a Time in China," a history of the cinemas of Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Mainland; and "Eastern Standard Time: A Guide to Asian Influence on American Culture." He lives in Los Angeles, CA.

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