This is one of five films featured in the DVD collection "The Short Stack: Volume 5". I have enjoyed their other compilations and can recommend this one as well.
Josiah D. Lee is a struggling young actor. However, again and again, he's frustrated as everyone seems to want him to play stereotypical Asian guys--and he just wants to play normal roles--not some sort of Charlie Chan wannabe! It's funny to see but also quite sad that EVERY time he gets picked for a part it's to play a Chinese delivery boy or act in a martial arts film! He's dying for better parts--ones that aren't completely stereotypical.
I think this film had a good point to make (much like Robert Townsend's film "Hollywood Shuffle"), though I think occasionally the situations and actors are a bit too broad. After all, not EVERYONE who Josiah meets would act the same racist way all the time. However, I liked the acting of Josiah--he seemed pretty natural and likable. And, the film was very enjoyable from start to finish.
Josiah D. Lee is a struggling young actor. However, again and again, he's frustrated as everyone seems to want him to play stereotypical Asian guys--and he just wants to play normal roles--not some sort of Charlie Chan wannabe! It's funny to see but also quite sad that EVERY time he gets picked for a part it's to play a Chinese delivery boy or act in a martial arts film! He's dying for better parts--ones that aren't completely stereotypical.
I think this film had a good point to make (much like Robert Townsend's film "Hollywood Shuffle"), though I think occasionally the situations and actors are a bit too broad. After all, not EVERYONE who Josiah meets would act the same racist way all the time. However, I liked the acting of Josiah--he seemed pretty natural and likable. And, the film was very enjoyable from start to finish.