Die Story – und wieso es nicht nur darum geht
Stelle dir vor, du bist 25 Jahre alt und siehst einen Film mit einem rein asiatischen Cast. Aus irgendeinem Grund kannst du nicht aufhören zu weinen. Du hast einen solchen Cast noch nie in Hollywood gesehen. Alle sind wunderschön. Du bist froh, Chinesin zu sein.
Hat Hollywood es endlich verstanden?
You’re 8 years old.
— Kimberly Yam (@kimmythepooh) August 18, 2018
Your 3rd grade class orders chinese food & your father delivers it. You are so excited to see your pops in school. He’s your hero. But apparently other kids don’t think he’s so cool. They laugh at him and mimic his accent. You don’t want to be Chinese anymore. pic.twitter.com/6vW9DXZK6x
Crazy Rich Asians und die Emotionen, die es bringt
You’re 16 years old.
— Kimberly Yam (@kimmythepooh) August 18, 2018
It’s Halloween & 2 students come to class dressed as “Asian tourists.” They’ve taped their eyes back, strapped cameras around their necks and chucked up peace signs. You feel uncomfortable. When a teacher asks if you find the costumes offensive, you say no.
You’re 25 years old.
— Kimberly Yam (@kimmythepooh) August 18, 2018
You see a movie with an all-asian cast at a screening and for some reason you’re crying and you can’t stop. You’ve never seen a cast like this in Hollywood. Everyone is beautiful.
You’re so happy you’re Chinese. #CrazyRichAsians #RepresentationMatters