‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon-ho addresses anti-Asian violence


By AGENCY

"As someone who is a part of mankind, as a person, it’s quite fearful to watch the hate crimes against Asian-Americans and the (Black Lives Matter) movement." Photo: AFP

Three-time Academy Award winner Bong Joon-ho thinks filmmakers have to do their part to help stamp out hate and racism.

The Parasite director recently served as a masterclass guest lecturer for Chapman University’s Dodge College, sharing his thoughts regarding America’s current racial turmoil and discussed what choices the film industry has to confront social issues.

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