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A Comparative Analysis of Asian Representation in "Do The Right Thing" and "Crash"

This study explores the portrayal of Asian characters in Spike Lee's "Do The Right Thing" and Paul Haggis's "Crash." It questions whether these films unfairly stereotype Asians through various lenses, including occupation, behavior, and communication difficulties. The analysis focuses on how these representations reflect common stereotypes, such as physical appearance, martial arts skills, and cultural misunderstandings. Critics’ perspectives will be examined to assess the impact of these portrayals on societal perceptions of Asian communities.

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A Comparative Analysis of Asian Representation in "Do The Right Thing" and "Crash"

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  1. Objective • Compare the representation of Asian characters in Do The Right Thing and Crash

  2. Asian Characters

  3. Question • Do Crash and DTRT unfairly stereotype Asians? • Asian = China, Japan, Thailand and the Far East, Chinese communities within ‘white’ countries etc

  4. Comparisons • Occupation and Behaviour DTRT – CRASH - • Communication difficulties DTRT - 20 C Energizers? CRASH – Are there any other comparisons?

  5. What have critics said?

  6. Asian Stereotypes • Physical appearance (short, eyes) • Skills in martial arts (kung-fu) • Speaking quickly / aggressively? • Confusion L for R • Foodstuffs • Threatened by Asians?

  7. What some have said • http://voices.yahoo.com/article/87146/asian-stereotypes-hollywood-look-roles-116882.html

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