Breakfast at Tiffany's Screening Protested for Racism

daniel.luminous

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kelbertisens

This is really interesting information share over here regarding to racism. I'm a big fan of Asian movies and it cracks me up if they accept a appearance fabricated up to attending and act like a white American.

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Miz Meow

I'm a big fan of Asian movies and it cracks me up when they have a character made up to look and act like a white American. Also... what about the much loved Anime characters, with their giant blue eyes that cover half their faces, how is that any more racist than the Yunioshi character. Seriously how thin skinned are people these day to be somehow offended by a character in a movie that was made made 50 yrs. ago.

A7270875

but are those characters played by an asian person? i highly doubt it.if black ppl were portrayed in a negative aspect, by a white person blacked up, there would be no doubt of racism. Tropical thunder is borderline, however because the character doesn't portray sterotypical racial negatives and the fact that the character is actually an actor blacked up for comedic value means that it doesn't hold as much racist intent as Rooney's portrayal of asians.

You fail to see how a movie portraying racial stereotypes made 50years ago could be offensive? believe or not, a lot of asian americans can and have lived longer than 50 and have been on the recieving end of these racial views, as have their children after them because of such said films. Ignorant dumb asses like yourself also believe they know whats offensive from another's perspective which also shows how immature some ppl are, do you even like breakfast at tiffany's or is it the fact that minorities are complaining?

Anime is a totally different subject and the grounds that you argue on are currently pathetic, anime characters are unambiguous and created to stand out. if you really feel they are racist, how? do they protray you in a negative light or with bad traits? there are also characters with squinted eyes but i don't think they were trying to offensive to themselves.

Bemused Little Asian Girl

I'm Asian and I don't see what the big fuss is about. I effing love Breakfast at Tiffany's. I can't tell you the times I've watched it without thinking twice about Mickey Rooney's performance. Honestly, it feels like the people who are offended by this kind of crap suffer from some insecurity complex.

seri-park

Perhaps instead of insecurity, they are thoughtful and have some knowledge of history, as well as concerns regarding issues that face Asians and Asian Americans in this country. Perhaps you will experience a glass ceiling at some point in your life. Try auditioning for a substantial role in Hollywood.

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ibivi

We can't undo the past. Yes his portrayal is offensive. And many movies have stereotypical and/or racist characters. Are we going to stop watching all of them? Aren't there lessons to be learned? Hiding unpleasant things from the past isn't the answer.

Bubba

What wong wif way Rooney tark in movie? I sink he tark fine.

seri-park

I guess your username Bubba, which implies brainless, makes sense.

Casualviolence

I hate all these minority groups with a passion. And they've really earned it because I was raised by so called "progressives", liberal atheists with friends of all colors and sexual orientations. You have to walk on eggshells for everyone these days. The country was better when it was mostly white, Christian and intolerant of the types of people who would try and restrict, through proxy, our 1st amendment.

I want a 2nd civil war. I'd rather die fighting for the ideals of our forefathers than live in the type of country you hypersensitive nonwhites and homos are trying to create. Congratulations, you've once again created more hatred and racism.

bobfairlane

The problem is Christians have followed the path of their cult to its globalist finale, and they have welcomed all the "minorities" that now mob against white Americans and exploit the failing government.

Patrick

I now hate all Asian Americans because of this petition. Oh, see what just happened you people who made this petition. Your plan just back fired. Instead of working against anti-Asian sentiment you just created a hater of all Asians. I hope your happy with what you did.

Chris

We hate you too, Patrick.

Nick Bosco

Okay so I've been a part of this struggle for most of my life. How has the portrayal of Asians in Hollywood effect my life? Well let's just say when 16 candles came out. I suddenly became Long Duk Dong. When Goonies came out I was data. When pearl harbor came out I was a commie bastard, a nip. When karate kid came out I was a karate expert. When platoon came out I was a gook. These are actual events that took place in my life. I have been called all of these names by many people. But Hollywood is controlled by old money and old mindsets. Brooklyn conservatory should be ashamed of itself for at least not hearing and being sensitive to a diverse audience. The last thing they want is for a sea of people picketing the movie and blowing airhorns streaking blowing off fireworks. Shining lasers and spotlights at the screen. That wouldn't be good. So they should take into consideration how a group if effected by this film and how passionate this group is about ensuring it's not given play in a public forum. Racist ideas and conversations are like porn it's best viewed in te home. You wouldn't throw up the latest Jenna Jameson video in your outdoor screen cause it would be highly offensive. Think about it.

seri-park

@Bosco, fantastic comment. I commend you for talking about your experiences openly. I am shocked by the continuous lack of sensitivity that Hollywood displays toward Asians and Asian Americans. It is so pervasive that people do not even notice, and accept it as normal. Asians are portrayed mainly as martial artists with few lines, nerds, or sidekicks that die early. I have yet to see a mainstream role where they are shown as simply human (aside from half-Asians such as Keanu Reeves, which is another story). As a result, I have stopped watching most Hollywood films altogether, and now watch Asian films, which tend to be much better.

A3P

But I see this sort of thing in Hollywood films constantly! The Jews portray Christians. Americans portray Germans. Hollywood is constantly offensive.

But I should also point out that Hollywood films are NOT reality!

In the movie Amistaad, Spielberg cast Christians as the ship captains and operators. But the ship operators were in actuality Jewish merchants! Especially, Aaron Lopez!

So don't look to Hollywood for honesty.

Nick Bosco

Remember the Italian American protests of the sopranos and most recently the jersey shore? I'm Asian adopted from korea, my family is Italian my kids are half black, I am america. I'm sensitive to all three diaspora. Hollywood And mass communications in general has the power to control perceptions in a big way. Racial profiling Is a product in the news media, and Asians were heavily effected by ww2 propaganda cartoons and illustrations, Muslims are the current hot ticket to public ridicule and humiliation and profiling and prejudice, as well as mexicans with the heavy campaign avaunt illegal immigration. Hollywood is one tentacle of an octopus of negative press and artistic expression.