[International] Women's Film Series-Slaying the Dragon: Tuesday, Sept 19

[Jenna Graff <graff@uwosh.edu>]

Dear International Listserv Members:

> Attend this special
> Women's Film Series event that looks at media stereotypes of Asian and
> Asian American women!
>
> Women's Film Series
>
> "Slaying the
> Dragon"
>
> Tuesday, September 19
>
> 6:30-8PM in the Women's Center
> (Entrance at the back of the Foundation Center)
>
> SLAYING THE DRAGON is a comprehensive look at media stereotypes of Asian
> and Asian American women since the silent era. From the racist use of
> white actors to portray Asians in early Hollywood films, through the
> success of Anna May Wong?s sinister dragon lady, to Suzie Wong and the
> ?50s geisha girls, to the Asian-American anchorwoman of today, this
> fascinating videotape shows how stereotypes of exoticism and docility
> have affected the perception of Asian-American women. Produced by Asian
> Women United, this invaluable resource has been widely used by
> universities and libraries.
>
> For more information, please contact Jennifer Castillo at 424-3247 or
> castillj@uwosh.edu

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