Carefully Taught(2024)

Carefully Taught is a documentary that traces how U.S. policy, media, and stereotypes have shaped Western perceptions of Asian identity. Through interviews with experts and artists, the film deconstructs the origins of these representations and explores their real impact on Asian communities and individuals. Blending serious analysis with moments of dark humor, Carefully Taught addresses the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes and systemic discrimination in the West. It's both a historical examination and an urgent call for cultural reckoning, offering insight into how prejudice is learned and, implicitly, how it can be unlearned.