Mckenna Grace Stars in HATEFUL Anti-White Movie

Slanted

The hosts discuss Slanted, a satire about an Asian American teenager who undergoes a fictional procedure to become white, hoping to fit in and gain the popularity she associates with her white classmates.

The story includes childhood bullying over her lunch and appearance, conflict with her immigrant parents and Chinese heritage, and an obsession with becoming prom queen. The hosts say the character is portrayed as just as superficial as the popular girls she resents, while the white characters are exaggeratedly cruel.

Criticism of the Film

The hosts argue that the film’s depiction of racial oppression feels simplistic and implausible. They criticize the premise that becoming white brings social advantages and say the film’s eventual message seems to be that whiteness is hollow or miserable. They characterize that message as anti-white, while noting that some progressive critics have compared the film favorably with The Substance.

They also question whether the film’s portrayal of Asian American family life and discrimination rings true.

Casting

McKenna Grace plays the character after her transformation. The hosts question the casting choice, suggesting it could be seen as replacing an Asian character with a white actor. They compare it to a plot device in a James Bond film in which an Asian character’s appearance is changed.

Race-Related Storytelling in Hollywood

The conversation broadens to race-related storytelling in Hollywood. The hosts argue that studios may avoid projects such as Blade not because of opposition to diversity initiatives, but because they fear criticism for handling race poorly.

They say stories about discrimination can feel either overly dominant or superficial when not fully developed. They suggest that filmmakers with a strong personal connection to the subject may be better placed to tell such stories, though those projects may have a narrower audience.

Presenters and Contributors

Brett Dasovic and Mary