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Disney+ Series 'American Born Chinese' Uses Fantasy to Explore Identity and Representation

  • The series follows a Chinese American teen and his encounters with characters from Chinese mythology.
  • The show features an all-Asian cast and crew, including Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan.
  • The story reflects on the experience of Asian Americans and changing standards of representation in media.
  • 'American Born Chinese' brings an acclaimed graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang to life on screen.
  • The series blends fantasy, action, and coming-of-age stories in its portrayal of cultural outsiders.
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