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Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood

2019Movie53 min

Documentary
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

Summary

A history of anti-Asian racism and yellowface in Hollywood after the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Directed by
Clara Kuperberg, Julia Kuperberg

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Facts

October 13, 2019 · 53 min · Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
October 13, 2019
Runtime
53 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
France
Available in
4 countries

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Where can I stream Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood?

HBO MaxThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood streams on HBO Max, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.4).

Will I feel good after watching Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (8 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).