There is no more astute historian of the Asian American experience in media than Jeff Yang. A veteran journalist and bestselling author, Yang has spent thirty years scrupulously documenting and reporting on the history of Asian American depictions in media and the impact of media on the Asian American community.
Now, in his new book The Golden Screen: The Movies That Made Asian America, he tackles both subjects, scrupulously analyzing dozens of films and breaking his analysis down at a thematic level. It’s a rousing, thrilling and oftentimes deeply moving odyssey.
Wade and Tim recently had the chance to talk to Jeff about the book and his personal journey while writing it.
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