Condemn racial discrimination! The American entertainment industry speaks for the Asian community, NBA: We stand on the side of the Asian community
[Global Times Special Correspondent Luc] Three shootings occurred in Atlanta, Georgia, USA on the 16th, resulting in 8 casualties, of which 6 were Asian, 7 were women, and the murderer was the same white man.
This case shocked the United States, especially the Asian group that has been repeatedly violently attacked since last year.
While the American entertainment and sports circles have voiced their condemnation of violence, they have also reflected on the stereotyped portrayal of Asian Americans in American film and television works, which has caused the evil consequences of hatred by the entire society.
"Enough, enough for everything"
"Hollywood Reporter" said on the 17th that after learning about the Atlanta Asian shooting, "Don't Tell Her" director Wang Ziyi, Marvel superhero film "Shang Qi" actor Liu Simu, and Korean actor history who has just been nominated for an Oscar Hollywood celebrities such as Steven Won, Kim Da-hyun, Hollywood actress Olivia Maen with Asian descent, Mindy Carling, and Bruce Lee’s daughter Li Xiangning all stood up to protest the violence against Asians for the first time behavior.
"Enough, enough for everything!" Wang Ziyi called on social media to pay attention to the victims: "I want to know who they are. These people who are desperately making money to support their families are too painful." His mother is Ma En, an overseas Chinese in Vietnam. Condemning violence against Asians on the Internet. Not long ago, her mother’s friend was attacked in New York. “The violence against Asians is still going on. Please stop the hatred of Asians, help us, and safeguard the country’s Safety".
Liu Simu also said, "I feel very sad to hear that the murderer targeted Asian women specifically."
Kim Da-hyun previously offered a reward for the murderer who attacked the Asian elderly with Chinese star Daniel Wu. This time, he said on social media, “For those who have the ability to help but stand by, silence is an accomplice.”
Carling believes that “there are too many hate speeches on Twitter that incites Asians, which is disgusting. But considering that the anti-Asian sentiment in the United States has become more and more'normalized' in the past year, this kind of tragedy is not the case. accident".
NBA stands on the side of the Asian community
In addition to Hollywood, the American sports world represented by the NBA has also complained about the shooting. The NBA officially issued a statement: "The tragedy that occurred in Atlanta is another escalation of violence and discrimination against Asians. Now we stand in Asia. The American community condemns all acts of hatred and racism.” The head of the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James, also posted on social media: “For the tragic incident that occurred in Atlanta, I want to speak to the families of all victims and the entire The Asian community expresses condolences."
Atlanta Hawks star Trey Young also expressed condolences to the victims and their families of this tragedy. The sadness and anger of Asian star Jeremy Lin is beyond words: "Heart is broken. For our Asian families, in addition to sadness, we should be strong and united. Get up, speak up, fight for change, and not lose hope!"
U.S. media looks back on Hollywood's uglification of Asians
The Atlanta tragedy is the consequence of the escalation of violence and discrimination against Asian Americans in the United States in recent years.
American society is now reflecting on it from all angles. The Hollywood Reporter quoted Li Xiangning, the daughter of Chinese kung fu superstar Bruce Lee, saying: "This is the evil result of the so-called'Kung Fu flu'!" (pictured on the right) Li Xiangning's words are for the United States Former President Trump's counterattack, because the latter referred to the new crown virus as the "Chinese virus" and "Kung Fu flu" on various occasions, which caused a very bad guide to public opinion and the ethnic environment in the United States.
"This is not a joke that you just laughed at. It will be used by people to incite hatred, fuel panic and contempt, until now it leads to heinous atrocities."
"Variety" analyzes "how Hollywood participates in violence against Asians" from the perspective of popular culture, and looks back on the stereotyped ugliness of Asians in Hollywood films and TV dramas over the years. "Asian men in film and television dramas are soft and sissy. Image; Asian women are images of submissive or aggressive sexual servants, in short, they serve white men."
The U.S. media is full of vulgar jokes about Asian accents, food, and living habits. Trump, in particular, has turned his attention away in order to cover up his mistakes in epidemic prevention and control, and made Asian scapegoats.
Fortunately, many entertainment celebrities have realized the importance and urgency of "reshaping the public image of Asians" and strive to make the role of Asians positive.
Minari, which received 6 Oscar nominations on the 15th, presents the simplicity and kindness of Korean immigrant families, and no longer portrays the gangsters and prostitutes in Hollywood movies of the last century.
In this protest against the Atlanta shooting, the crew of the American drama "Kung Fu" also hopes to use the plot of Chinese girls to learn Shaolin Kungfu and return to the United States to fight crime to promote the idea of "making the world full of tolerance and understanding, and bravely defending social justice". .