Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood
“A history of Asian representation on the Hollywood screen.”
Synopsis
A history of anti-Asian racism and yellowface in Hollywood after the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-24
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Nancy Wang Yuen
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Tamlyn Tomita
Self
Dan Akira
Self
Joseph McBride
Self
Marlon Brando
(archive footage)
Katharine Hepburn
(archive footage)
Warner Oland
Charlie Chan (archive footage)
Anna May Wong
(archive footage)
Keye Luke
(archive footage)
Sessue Hayakawa
(archive footage)
Paul Muni
(archive footage)
Luise Rainer
(archive footage)
Yoshiko Yamaguchi
(archive footage)
Robert Stack
(archive footage)
Victoria Shaw
(archive footage)
Glenn Corbett
(archive footage)
James Shigeta
(archive footage)
Mickey Rooney
(archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julia Kuperberg, Clara Kuperberg
- Original Title
- Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Kali Pictures, Wichita Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julia Kuperberg, Clara Kuperberg
Department Leadership Roster
Julia Kuperberg
Director
Clara Kuperberg
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood about?
A history of anti-Asian racism and yellowface in Hollywood after the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack.
Who directed Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood?
Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood was directed by Julia Kuperberg, Clara Kuperberg.
Who stars in Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood?
The principal cast of Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood includes Nancy Wang Yuen, Tamlyn Tomita, Dan Akira, Joseph McBride, Marlon Brando.
When was Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood released and how long is it?
Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 53m.