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FilmWeek: ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ ‘Mile 22,’ ‘Alpha’ and Asian-American representation in Hollywood
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Aug 17, 2018
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FilmWeek: ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ ‘Mile 22,’ ‘Alpha’ and Asian-American representation in Hollywood

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Justin Chang and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also discuss the film 'Crazy Rich Asians' and its impact on Asian-American representation in Hollywood.

Mark Wahlberg stars in MILE 22
Mark Wahlberg stars in MILE 22
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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Justin Chang and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases. We also discuss the film 'Crazy Rich Asians' and its impact on Asian-American representation in Hollywood. 

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Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Justin Chang and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases.
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It’s been 25 years since a major motion picture centered around an Asian American story hit the big screen.
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Film Critic, FilmWeek
Film Critic, FilmWeek
Film Critic, FilmWeek
Film Critic, FilmWeek
Film Critic, FilmWeek
Film Critic, FilmWeek
Film Critic, FilmWeek
Film Critic, FilmWeek
Film Critic, FilmWeek
Film Critic, FilmWeek
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