Hollywood's practice of whitewashing characters is in the news again. This time, several major Asian characters have been turned white.
With non-Natives such as Johnny Depp and Taylor Lautner playing Native characters, the subject is highly relevant to this blog. Some analyses:
Why Won’t Hollywood Cast Asian Actors?
“More than just racism in movies”: Asian American protest #WhiteWashedOUT goes beyond Hollywood’s diversity fails
Dear white Hollywood: Here are 3 things you need to hear about your defensiveness on race
#StarringJohnCho highlights Hollywood's 'whitewashing'
Asian-American Actors Are Fighting for Visibility. They Will Not Be Ignored.
For more on the subject, see Diversity Lacking at 2016 Oscars and Asian Jokes at 2016 Oscars.
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