The Slanted Screen: Asian American Men in Film & Television 
| Directed by: | Jeff Adachi |
|---|---|
| Written by: | Jeff Adachi |
| Starring: | Mako Iwamatsu, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Jason Scott Lee |
| Country: | U S A |
| Created: | 2006 |
| Runtime: | 60 min. |
| Member: | theslantedscreen |
Average rating: 4.6 by 15 users
Synopsis
From silent film star Sessue Hayakawa to Harold and Kumar Go to Whitecastle, the Slanted Screen examines portrayals of Asian men in film and television, and how a new generation of filmmakers are re-defining these age-old stereotypes. A 60-minute film --- written, directed and produced by Jeff Adachi --- the Slanted Screen includes interviews with veteran actors Mako (Academy Award nominee, 'The Sand Pebble'), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa ('Memoirs of a Geisha'), James Shigeta ('Crimson Kimono' 'Flower Drum Song'), Dustin Nguyen ('21 Jumpstreet' 'VIP'), Phillip Rhee ('Best of the Best'), Jason Scott Lee ('Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story), Tzi Ma ('Ladykillers' 'Rush Hour'), as well as newer actors Bobby Lee ('MAD TV') and Will Yun Lee ('Die Another Day' 'Torque') producer Terence Chang ('Mission Impossible II' 'Anna and the King'),casting director Heidi Levitt and directors Eric Byler ('Charlotte Sometimes') and Gene Cajayon ('the Debut'). Media experts Dr. Darrell Hamamoto and Lois Salisbury provide their insights. The film contains over 50 film clips of depictions of Asian American male characters from Hollywood films spanning almost a century. In addition to Sessue Hayakawa, who starred in over 90 films from 1913-1966, the film also discusses martial arts star Bruce Lee, James Shigeta and early yellow-face portrayals. The Slanted Screen takes a critical look at the power of the media and what needs to happen to improve the roles available to Asian men working in film and television.
Forms: Documentary
Genres: Educational, Docu-Drama
Niches: Asian American
Screenings & Events
DisOrient Film Festival of Oregon
Film Festival
Eugene, Oregon, U S A
February 2006
New York International Independent Film & Video Festival in LA
Film Festival
Awards: Best Documentary
Los Angeles, U S A
March 2006
SF International Asian American Film Festival
Film Festival
San Francisco, U S A
March 2006
DocuFest
Film Festival
Atlanta, GA, U S A
April 2006
Chicago Asian American Showcase Festival
Film Festival
Chicago, IL, U S A
April 2006
New Jersey International Film & Screenplay Festival
Film Festival
Hoboken, NJ, U S A
May 2006
Slanted Screen Opens for 1 Week at the Roxie Theater
Theatrical
San Francisco, CA, U S A
May 2006
Calgary ImaginASIAN Film Festival
Film Festival
Calgary, CN, Canada
May 2006
Urbanworld VIBE FIlm Festival
Film Festival
New York, NY, U S A
June 2006
New York International Asian American Film Festival
Film Festival
New York, NY, U S A
July 2006
Long Island International Film Festival
Film Festival
Bellmore, LI, U S A
July 2006
Roxbury Film Festival
Film Festival
Boston, MA, U S A
July 2006
Asian Film Festival of Dallas
Film Festival
Dallas, TX, U S A
August 2006
Calgary International Film Festival
Film Festival
Calgary, CN, Canada
September 2006
D.C. Asian Pacific American Film Festival
Film Festival
Washington D.C., U S A
September 2006
Berkeley Film & Video Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Festival Grand Prize
Berkeley, CA, U S A
October 2006
Fifth Annual Urban Media Film Festival
Film Festival
Atlanta, GA, U S A
October 2006
Cast & Crew
Jeff Adachi (Executive Producer, Producer, Director (1st Project,1st Feature))
WritingJeff Adachi (Writer (1st Project,1st Feature))
PerformanceCary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (Lead Actor), Dustin Nguyen (Supporting Actor), James Shigeta (Supporting Actor), Jason Scott Lee (Lead Actor), Mako Iwamatsu (Lead Actor), Phillip Rhee (Supporting Actor)
CameraAnn Kaneko (Cinematographer/DP)
Post ProductionAlex Yeung (Picture Editor), Sean Dana (Digital Effects)
MusicMichael Becker (Original Music/Composer)
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Ratings
miyuen
just saw it in LA. film quality is excellent. engaging and funny. at the same time talks about uncomfortable but real issues. go see it.
sdscott
A thought provoking film that courageously addresses a disturbing aspect of mainstream cinema. Highest ratings to the filmmaker and participants.
10 Comments about The Slanted Screen: Asian American Men in Film & Television
Sep 21, 2007 01:58AM
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Nov 29, 2006 02:16AM
Hi Jeff, saw your film at the Asian American Journalist Assn conference in Honolulu. My film partner and I showed ours too, AN UNTOLD TRIUMPH. You weren't there, but I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your doc! I hope you will check out my new doc, STRANGE LAND: MY MOTHER'S WAR BRIDE STORY. I've just begun entering it; it has its world premiere at the Hawaii Intl Film Fest in October. A real crowd pleaser, it was shown to a sell-out crowed.
Question: did you get waivers for your entree fees, you entered a lot of festivals! Which would you recommend from your experience for my new film? Hope you will check out my blog. thanks! And more good luck to you! Stephanie
Nov 22, 2006 03:14AM
Keep up the great work on your project - if you get a chance check out my podcast at http://www.indiefilmnation.com to here the latest independent film news from around the globe!
Mike Smith
Oct 11, 2006 02:17AM
Dear Friends,
Following the film's premiere last week at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, I am excited to announce that the Slanted Screen is opening in LA on October 13th. If you are interested in checking out the film, please let me know ASAP and I'll send you 1 free ticket. My email is info@slantedscreen.com
Also, the film plays at the San Diego Asian American Film Festival at the Doubletree Hotel in San Diego, CA. There's a Q&A after the film and I will be attending the festival. If you have a film in the fest or are there enjoying the festival, please stop by!
THE SLANTED SCREEN: ASIAN MEN IN FILM & TELEVISION
LAEMMLE’S GRANDE FOUR-PLEX THEATER
345 SOUTH FIGUEROA STREET, LOS ANGELES
October 13-October 19
Fri: 5:45, 7:45 & 9:45
Sat & Sun: 1:45, 3:45, 5:45, 7:45 & 9:45
Mon-Thu: 5:45 & 7:45
To purchase tickets, go to www.laemmle.com
Oct 09, 2006 09:27PM
My film, "No Menus Please," had the honor of opening for "The Slanted Screen" special screening at the Calgary International Film Festival. I didn't attend the festival but the premise of this film is very important, as is significant. I wish the best for "The Slanted Screen" and it's creator, Jeff Adachi.
Oct 08, 2006 04:21PM
Jeff, great screening on Thursday. You sure know how to pull together a fantastic event!
Sep 27, 2006 05:01PM
Hello.
Sep 20, 2006 11:53AM
am looking forward to seeing your movie!
Sep 17, 2006 12:44PM
Excellent documentary that covers many aspects of Asian-American male representation in cinema. A must-see.
Sep 01, 2006 05:19AM
The Slanted Screen is creating a buzz throughout the film festival circuit, screening at the San Francisco Int'l Asian American film festival, then on to Asian American Film Festival of Dallas, Oregon's DisOrient Festival, New York's Urbanworld VIBE film festival, Boston's Roxbury Film Festival, New York's Asian American Film Festival, the APA festival in DC and mainstream festivals such as the New Jersey Internation Film Festival, the Calgary International Film Festival, the Long Island International Film Festival and the NY International Independent Film & Video Festival, where it won "Best Documentary." Of course, the Slanted Screen wishes to thank WITHOUTABOX.COM for making the festival application process a cool breeze!
The Slanted Screen is building up to its upcoming Hollywood premiere in October 5, 2006 at the Motion Picture Academy in Beverly Hills, CA. To win a free pair of tickets, enter your name and email address on this blog and tell us "WHAT SHOULD BE DONE TO INCREASE DIVERSITY IN FILM & TELEVISION?" Five winners will be chosen by the filmmaker.
For more information, check out www.slantedscreen.com.
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