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EPISODE · Sep 11, 2020 · 58 MIN

‘Mulan’ with Nancy Wang Yuen

from Maximum Film! · host Casey O'Brien, Alonso Duralde, Drea Clark, Ify Nwadiwe, Nancy Wang Yuen

This week we are discussing the highly controversial Disney live-action remake, Mulan. And we are joined by a woman whose first-ever film review was for this very movie; sociologist and author of Reel Inequality: Hollywood Actors and Racism, Dr. Nancy Wang Yuen. We talk with her about the controversy behind the new film as well as how it stacks up to the original animated version. Plus, we answer a question from the ‘Who Shotline’ about movies that explore truth and reality. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’ In news, the Academy makes some changes to their requirements for ‘Best Picture’ eligibility.Please consider supporting the production of Who Shot Ya? by becoming a monthly member at Maximumfun.org/joinStaff Picks:Ify – The OneDrea – Ip ManAlonso – YentlNancy – Roman HolidayWith Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Nancy Wang Yuen. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmaxfilm Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or LetterboxdWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

Sociologist and author of ‘Reel Inequality: Hollywood Actors and Racism,’ Dr. Nancy Wang Yuen, joins the crew to discuss the new Disney live-action remake, ‘Mulan.’

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