“I felt pretty good growing up. I didnt feel a lot of prejudice or racism. But I do remember, if there was going to be a movie or a television show with Asian characters, I would go out of my way to avoid them, because they portrayed all Asians as either ridiculously good or ridiculously bad; you know, the whole Charlie Chan-Fu Manchu thing.”
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David Henry Hwang
David Henry Hwang is a celebrated playwright known for his exploration of identity and cultural heritage in American theater. Born on August 11, 1957, Hwang has made significant contributions to the American stage with his thought-provoking and culturally rich plays. more
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