Conversations
Conversations
“We can tell our own stories on our own terms” - Michelle Yeoh
Conversations
A Conversation with Kristen Cui
At only nine-years-old, Kristen Cui has landed the lead role of “Wen” in M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie, Knock At The Cabin.
A Conversation with Dorren Lee
Although casting BIPOC actors is not the same as telling authentic and diverse stories, Dorren believes that the industry is moving in a good direction for everyone.
A Conversation with Sofia Haq
“In Islam, no one can force a woman to wear hijab and education is not forbidden. I don’t want people to think that the actions by those in [positions of] power is Islamic because they are not,” Sofia says. “Muslim women should always have a choice on how to live their lives. Education and the hijab should not be used as tools of oppression.”
A Conversation with Sheryl Au
It’s frustrating, but we need to keep persevering, and we need to stand united if we want to make any good changes in society at large, wherever we might be.
A Conversation with Linda Mai Green
As a biracial Vietnamese/Jewish American, I’ve often felt like an outsider. This has allowed me to play the observer in a lot of social situations, which leads to a lot of questions about why things are the way they are.
A Conversation with Nikki Behjat
Being the daughter of Iranian immigrants and seeing how hard my parents have worked, it's influenced me to always try the best I can do with my films.
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Conversations
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