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Ethnic Surgery: A Teen's Quest for Prom Queen Status
12 Mar
Summary
- Teenager undergoes surgery to alter ethnicity for prom.
- Film explores consequences of self-hatred and identity loss.
- Stars express initial fear but acknowledge film's importance.
Slanted, an independent film from first-time director Amy Wang, is set to release this Friday, March 13th, offering a thought-provoking narrative about a Chinese-American teenager named Joan Huang. Portrayed by Shirley Chen, Joan's self-loathing leads her to consider undergoing ethnic modification surgery in a desperate attempt to fit in and achieve her goal of becoming prom queen.
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, who plays Joan's best friend Brindha, acknowledged initial hesitations about a plot that involves a protagonist altering her race. However, she and other cast members, including Amelie Zilber as popular girl Olivia, ultimately felt the film's crucial message about grappling with identity and the ramifications of such choices made it essential. The film has already garnered critical acclaim for sparking important conversations.
