Jean Yoon pushes forward the conversation of Asian-Canadian on-screen representation and creative authority in the aftermath of the cancellation of “Kim’s Convenience”.
Yoon addressed her experiences at a recent virtual panel hosted by the Asian Canadian Film Alliance. Pointing to how “Kim’s Convenience” co-creator Ins Choi was quickly sidelined by fellow creator Kevin White, the actress said change would only come once white Canadian gatekeepers become aware of the problem. “As Asians in the film community, we know our industry doesn’t believe it’s racist, the Canadian film and TV industry really doesn’t believe it because they mean well,” Yoon said. “The industry doesn’t recognize the way they treat Asians is fundamentally racist, so you
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