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Jul 29, 2012 · Model Minority: Directed by Lily Mariye. With Nichole Sakura, Courtney Mun, Jessica Tuck, Chris Tashima. A 16-year-old half-Japanese teen's life spirals out of control after her parents divorce.
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- Lily Mariye
- 2012-07-29
Dec 9, 2019 · This stereotype is what's called the Model Minority Myth, and it characterizes Asian Americans as a polite, law-abiding group that has achieved a higher level of success compared to the general population through some innate talent somehow brought about by race and culture.
A 16-year-old half-Japanese teen's life spirals out of control after her parents divorce. Written and directed by ER (1994) castmember Lily Mariye, this gritty, sexually frank coming-of-age story has won 11 awards. Set in inner-city Los Angeles.
An audio synopsis of Model Minority from 2012 meant to assist those who are visually impaired or don't have time to watch the whole movie.
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- AudioPlots - Movie Recaps, Plot Synopsis & Summary
The perception of universal success among Asian-Americans is being wielded to downplay racism's role in the persistent struggles of other minority groups, especially black Americans.
Jun 25, 2020 · No longer the threat of the Asian invasion, we were, instead, the model minority: the desirable classmate, the favored neighbor, the nonthreatening kind of person of color.
L.A. teenagers survive the treacherous world of peer pressure, drug dealers, juvenile hall and dysfunctional families. Kayla, an underprivileged Japanese American 16 year old, endangers her promising future as an aspiring artist when she becomes involved with a drug dealer.
