Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood

In "Yellowface," director Daryl Hannah sheds light on a dark chapter in Hollywood history, exposing the legacy of anti-Asian racism and whitewashing that has plagued the industry since the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack. Through a combination of archival footage, interviews with key figures, and insightful commentary from film historians, this documentary reveals how Asian actors were repeatedly cast as non-Asian roles, perpetuating stereotypes and erasing representation. A thought-provoking exploration of the impact on Asian-American communities and the ongoing struggle for authentic representation, "Yellowface" is a necessary examination of the industry's troubled past.