Disney releases first original movie with an Indian American lead, Spin
In an interview, director Manjari Makijany shares the collaborative creative process behind Spin to tell a story that was authentic to its roots.
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Minari: A quintessential American film for the Asian American experience
Minari is more than a film about immigrants trying to achieve the American dream — it also speaks to the Korean American experience. A writer explores how it should be seen as a uniquely American, rather than foreign, film.
Behind the counter: Restaurants and the immigrant narrative
Restaurant work is central to the often-heard immigrant narrative, but the hard work is often a means to another end — their children’s futures. Read how this next generation, dubbed the “takeaway kids”, are forming their own narrative
