Actor/Director Justin Chon Talks “Blue Bayou,” Racism in Hollywood

Actor/Director Justin Chon Talks “Blue Bayou,” Racism in Hollywood | Amanpour and Company

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Since the end of World War II, half a million children have been adopted from abroad by American families. But at least 50 have been deported since 2000, according to the nonprofit Adoptees for Justice. The new film "Blue Bayou" highlights this pressing issue. Written, directed by and starring former "Twilight" actor Justin Chon, the film follows a Korean-born adoptee fighting for the only life he’s ever known. Chon speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about the Asian-American experience and representation in Hollywood.
Originally aired on September 20, 2021.
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@sonyaroland8642 2 жыл бұрын

Powerfully written directed and acted... a beautiful important peace of art! Mr. Chon is quite a talent....grateful for his work! 🙏✊🙌💜

@troygaspard6732 2 жыл бұрын

How the fuck can a kid "adopted" by American parents not be granted citizenship ? Outrageous!!

@jeongdawoon76 Жыл бұрын

I know! It doesn't make sense, but it does happen!

@hiyadenamuuug2848 2 жыл бұрын

Justin Chon has always done a great job repping Asian Americans. He's absolutely right about Asian Americans not getting enough chances to become marketable and I think writing our own stories and making our own films like he did is the only way this will change. He should do a workshop or something to show us how he did it.

@frenchkjfan9 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, Justin. And thanks to that friend of mine who brought the DVD tonight.

@eunjajeon7602 Жыл бұрын

Bravo, Justin for this movie! We just watched last night and were so impressed by the story, acting and the direction, which was clear and present! It also tells a story of fathers’ love, both from Justin’s roll and Ace, the biological father. It was very real and heartbreaking. I was not aware of this issue and felt shameful. Something needs to be done. Well done! We need more voices like you in Hollywood!

@bstorm4413 2 жыл бұрын

This is totally ludicrous - DO NOT blame the adopted child! These individuals MUST be given citizenship immediately! Put in the paper work and have it immediately granted. They MUST NOT be shipped overseas.

@arkadeyellow2931 Жыл бұрын

Watched this movie. A gut-wrenching brilliantly acted movie. Chon and Vikander and the little girl who plays the daughter are so good, you believe the love in this relationship. Such an important movie to see for people to understand what illegal immigrants have to go through.

@judithjohnson2111 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. I thought the movie was incredible & opened my eyes to a heartbreaking reality in our country. I was deeply moved.

@sundalo916 2 жыл бұрын

Just watched last night. AMAZING film. Much respect to Justin Chon

@ralvaradoanchisi Жыл бұрын

I loved that movie. So raw.

@jeongdawoon76 Жыл бұрын

It was a beautiful&powerful movie! Justin's acting was very powerful as well!!

@coreycasciano3255 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely phenomenal film, Justin Chon really got acting chops, only ever seen him in comedies, also he directed the film as well 🔥🔥🔥 Movie had me crying like a baby

@liamrangareji2085 Жыл бұрын

I like how he presented the father cop to stand for justice & truth in the end & I think that's important to bring into focus that there is good & bad & we just need to go in looking for the gold. So proud of you Justin Chon

@user-xq7qp5tj9d 11 ай бұрын

I've just watched the film and it was heartbreaking. How can people who have lived their whole life in a country be sent to another country, even if they were born there?

@lazyskillz Жыл бұрын

This was a thoughtful and engaging interview Mr. Sreenivasan. You did your homework and definitely asked compelling questions.

@pattirockgarden4423 2 жыл бұрын

A very disturbing piece of information. Tragic!

@jasonpinson8755 Жыл бұрын

Great show and features thanks.

@k.t.5405 2 жыл бұрын

min 9:00 "No, I mean where are you FROM from?" Considering all that this country has been through in the last couple years, all the the right-wing hatred against immigrants...At this point, you cannot BUT presume ill-intention behind that question. Not EVERY question deserves an answer and I certainly steer clear of this one.

@ghiyuyuyyyyyy Жыл бұрын

Unbelievable movie!!! It should be watched by all and I wish I k ew how to help!

@rheasobremesana4326 2 ай бұрын

It's too bad there is no part 2...showing how he adapts to Korean society, learning the language and the culture,which more likely would treat him as a foreigner. He was never exposed to other Asians until he met the Vietnamese woman.

@davinanderson2003 Жыл бұрын

As an adoptee I have two things to say about this movie. First, this movie is well done and the exposure is much needed. Second, unknown to most there is a dark cloud around the creation of this movie. Most of the adoptee community that I know as well as adoptee rights organizations are boycotting this movie because they claim that Justin stole the basics of this story from a specific adoptee named Adam Crapser who was deported similar to the main character. Justin consulted with Adam and then never gave him any credit or money for his story. The adoptee rights organizations charge that Justin didn’t use this opportunity as a call to action to help adoptees in crisis.

@dieyoung8259 2 жыл бұрын

That interview is painful to watch...im not a felon but still having to answer stupid ass irrelevant background questions.

@kman20 2 жыл бұрын

The hypocrisy of Hollywood is ridiculous

@francox7679 Жыл бұрын

How so?

@admiralburlin Жыл бұрын

It's true. My deadly arch-enemy Alicia Vikander is one of them with hers atrocity.

@ht-si1lr 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if this Justin here is GEORGE GERSHWIN fan... Seems like a VERY big fan to me!

@ht-si1lr 2 жыл бұрын

WoW.... You sourced a Caleb Earle. That's stupid.

@ese3go 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview! I've seen two great Chinese films--one of which was Parasite. Bring it on Justin!

@jiminswriter4209 2 жыл бұрын

“Parasite” is not a Chinese film, but a Korean one. Not all Asian films are Chinese.

@heonieluvr6781 2 жыл бұрын

Chinese? Films? 😭

@JohnLee-db9zt 2 жыл бұрын

You are so ignorant. What hole do you live in? 🙄🤦🏻‍♂️

@johndee759 2 жыл бұрын

People are boycotting this film because it is making money from Adam Crasper’s struggle to stay in the United States as a Korean Born Adoptee. I am sure Justin will have Crasper have a share of Chon’s box office revenue. They will settle this.

@simo-dv5xk 2 жыл бұрын

stop spamming bro it is not solely based on his story.

@johndee759 2 жыл бұрын

@@simo-dv5xk I totally get you. I watched this film. I like it and I do think that they Chon and Crasper will figure this out together. Besides I don’t know if this film has even hit the one million dollar mark at the box office yet.

@davinanderson2003 Жыл бұрын

@@simo-dv5xk this is not spam and I can confirm that a vast number of adoptees have boycotted this film as well as condemned by adoptee rights organizations because of Justin’s actions.

@simo-dv5xk Жыл бұрын

@@davinanderson2003 And so many other adoptee community have supported JC. Only A4J was against because they are for profit organisation and have shady dealings with adoptees with sexual and physical criminal history which includes AC who has beaten already 2 Korean women in Korea.