S3E29 Affirmative Asians with Mike Nguyen (New York University)
Asian Not Asian
Exploring Asian Representation in Star Wars
The podcast chapter delves into the speaker's fascination with Star Wars books, sharing a humorous anecdote of incorporating the franchise into an academic presentation. The discussion progresses to analyzing the depiction of Asian characters in Star Wars, examining the first Asian American character's portrayal and the representation of alien co-pilots. Insights on voice actors and the racialization of characters in Star Wars are shared, along with discussions on the influence of Asian culture on Jedi characters and the advancements in Asian representation in new shows.
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