China actors face blackface backlash over makeup used in film about Chinese peacekeepers in war-torn Africa
Two top actors from China are facing a backlash over racism after they appeared in a movie in blackface makeup.
Source: scmp.com
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'Shawshank' in China, as You've Never Seen It Before
A stage adaptation of the film featured an all-Western cast, was performed in Chinese and raised questions about translation, both linguistic and cultural.
Source: nytimes.com
How to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in Toronto
The Lunar New Year started at midnight, but celebrations are only just beginning in the city. From lion dances to concert performances, there's plenty to do this weekend and beyond.
Source: cbc.ca
Watching "The Shawshank Redemption" on stage in China
Why wasn’t this banned? | China
Source: economist.com
Erika Na | South China Morning Post
Erika Na joined the Post in 2021. Originally from South Korea, she studied international affairs with a focus on Asia in the US, followed by studying law and journalism in Hong Kong. Before joining SCMP, she worked as a Hong Kong foreign correspondent for Arirang Radio where she regularly updated news from the city and also as an intern at NBC News covering stories from Asia.
Source: scmp.com