ot long before I wrote this issue’s letter, director Chloé Zhao made history as the first Asian woman, and only the second woman ever, to win one of the Academy’s highest accolades — the Oscar for best. In 2020, we saw South Korean director Bong Joon-ho sweep up a long list of awards for his black comedy-thriller , including Oscars for best director and best picture, the latter marking a first for any non-English language film.Why is this so significant? Because stories are important, and diversity in stories and storytelling even more so.
