Making Asian American Film And Video

Synopsis

Making Asian American Film And Video Gives Readers A Unique Behind-the-scenes Look At The Various Institutions That Have Bankrolled And Distributed The Genre Over The Course Of Its Fifty Year Evolution. Jun Okada Explores How State-run Media Outlets Like Pbs Served As Crucial Support For Asian American Films, But Also Imposed Limitations. In Addition, She Considers A Number Of Asian American Filmmakers Who Have Opted Out Of Producing State-funded Films, From Wayne Wang To Gregg Araki To Justin Lin.