| Director's Statement: |
I watched "Breakfast at Tiffany's" for the first time when I was 19, knowing only that it was a widely beloved American classic.
Seeing Mickey Rooney, in yellowface, was a complete shock, and I cringed every time he appeared. I was embarrassed, angry, but most of all, I felt disheartened, and voiceless. I did not know how to react.
Years later, I found myself in film school, working on my graduate thesis. Wanting to explore racial stereotypes, I revisited "Breakfast at Tiffany's".I braced myself, but just as I did that first time, I cringed when Mr Yunioshi appeared, and the same emotions welled up. Except, this time, I realized, I had finally found a way to respond.
"Post-Racial" is that response. As a comedy, my hope is that it will make you laugh, but I also hope it will make you consider the very important choices we make as creators of media, and the profound impact it can have on its audience.
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