Name: The pride and power of representation in film
Uploaded: 2019-10-23T19:49:08Z
Duration: 14 min 11 s
Description: On the heels of the breakout success of his film "Crazy Rich Asians," director Jon M. Chu reflects on what drives him to create -- and makes a resounding case for the power of connection and on-screen representation.

On the heels of the breakout success of his film "Crazy Rich Asians," director Jon M. Chu reflects on what drives him to create -- and makes a resounding case for the power of connection and on-screen representation.

The pride and power of representation in film

Representation in film shapes how people see themselves and their place in the world. When an all-Asian cast hit the big screen for the first time in 25 years, audiences responded with tears, joy, and a sense of belonging. Real change started with grassroots support, online conversations, and artists daring to tell their own stories. Connection, both personal and communal, turned creative risk into a movement.