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Yellow: Asian creatives deconstruct a common racial slur

Anthony Pham · USA · Documentary / Experimental · 6 min · 11K views

Asian creatives in Los Angeles unpack the meaning of 'yellow', a slur used against people of East and Southeast Asian descent, in a film that mixes formats.

A stylish, thoughtful reclaiming of a racial slur through the voices of Asian artists.

Using mixed filming formats, photography and cinematic styling, LA-based director Anthony Pham explores the significance of the word ‘yellow’—a pejorative term used to describe people of East or Southeast Asian descent.

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