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Bringing Down The Curtain On Yellowface
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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Dec 22, 2018
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Podcast episode
Description
It wouldn't be Christmas without "The Nutcracker." But would it be "The Nutcracker" without yellowface?Some ballet companies have made changes to the ballet in recent years, updating the choreography, costuming and makeup to eliminate Asian stereotypes or caricatures. How should we present classic ballets and musicals with offensive or racist caricatures to today's diverse audiences? Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to our podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1a.
Released:
Dec 22, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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