The celebrated wins by a number of people of color in the film industry at the 2019 Oscars show some progress but in these days following the Oscars, the Asian American community is discussing the continued struggle for identity, diversity, and opportunity that remains in Hollywood. As many question the Oscar snub of the summer blockbuster, Crazy Rich Asians, Advancing Justice | AAJC Guest Contributor, Cary Chow of ESPN’s The Undefeated and NBC sportscaster, chats with its director, Jon M. Chu, about the movement behind his film, its unique filmmaking process, and what he learned about his own identity when making this movie.
