Jon M. Chu: Telling a New Story | The Man Enough Podcast

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Jon M. Chu, the award-winning Director of Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights, talks about growing up as the son of Chinese immigrants, forming his identity as an Asian American man, and why the most important story he will ever tell is the one he tells his kids.
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JON M. CHU: TELLING A NEW STORY
What story do you want to tell? Award-winning Director of Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights, Jon M. Chu, brings his creativity and wisdom to a conversation about growing up in a Chinese restaurant as the son of immigrants and forming his identity as an Asian man and director. Getting real about the power of curiosity and the value of listening to criticism while remembering to celebrate, Jon invites us to meet the moment we are living in.
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@AntoinetteMPetty 2 жыл бұрын

This is what I'm talking about. Everyone need to hear other races perspective on racism. I, as a Black Woman, never got to hear as Asian Man's perspective on how racism happens in his world view. This is so mind-blowing and I'm learning alot listening to Jon Wu. Thank you sooo much. I love this Podcast 😀 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

@WeAreManEnough 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We're so happy to hear that it resonated in this way. It's so important to continue to expand the voices and we have a long way to go.

@magnificalux 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this podcast! Loved listening to his story! Jon M. Chu has so much substance! Such a humble person. My favorite part of the interview was when his parents told him, "You better make right decisions. Don't make desperate decisions." Because he still has a home and food on the table. That says so much about his background, how he was raised, what his parents instilled in him as a person, and to value family. That they are there for him no matter what. And yes, as Justin said, "They literally took away the scarcity mentality so you can make decisions from a place of abundance." That was amazing! That Jon M. Chu's parents empowered him in this way! That was so powerful! EDIT: Appreciate Liz's comment at the recap. How she did not want to ask certain questions to Jon about being an Asian-American because that would pigeonhole him. Because he is so much more than just that.

@WeAreManEnough 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback. We're so glad you appreciated it and got so much out of it.

@shreyamani2567 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for having Jon on the podcast! It was truly so inspiring to hear him discuss his perspective on identity, success, and how the relationships in his life have shaped him into the person he is today. Jon actually grew up in the city adjacent to my hometown in the Bay Area, and it's been incredible to see a fellow Asian American from my own hometown succeed to the level that he has. I'm an aspiring filmmaker, and seeing Asian Americans like Jon reach the level of success that he has gives me hope that one day, I can be successful in this potential career as well. I really would like to thank you for doing what you do with this podcast, and being a platform for so many important stories to be told. I don't know if anyone else has suggested him, but I'd love if you could potentially have Joshua Bassett on for a future episode! An openly queer sa survivor, who's gone through a lot of mental and physical health issues, eating disorders, etc. he's used his platform to have a lot of important discourse on toxic masculinity, homophobia, abuse, mental health, etc, similar to what you all talk about on the podcast.

@WeAreManEnough 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing some of your story with us! We're so happy you responded to Jon, and glad it has restored hope for what is possible. Great recommendation, we will definitely look at this opportunity.

@KateStrongHealer 2 жыл бұрын

What an awesome man Jon is. So wise and humble. I loved the impactful but subtle influence his mother had on him, she had some great advice!! Love what he told her about not making desperate decisions. He really could embody being able to rest into their support, knowing he always had food and a place to sleep. I bet he creates that same environment, like his childhood home, on his sets.

@SlobArmy 2 жыл бұрын

I am an asset to be acquired. This man has an eloquence. Thank you for having these conversations.

@WeAreManEnough 2 жыл бұрын

We agree. Always a storyteller, including in conversation.

@vanhoudtshoorn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you all🙏❤. Am fired up🔥. Beautiful humanbeing Jon and wished the conversation could go on for hours🤗.

@WeAreManEnough 2 жыл бұрын

So did we!

@therallycry98 2 жыл бұрын

This podcast is so awesome, I only wish for the whole world to see what you guys do and how you guys have impacted my life and influenced me to do better within myself and having the better understanding for others aswell, much love !

@ginoambroise6559 2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to thank Jamey for most of the times if not always coming with some deepful and thoughful questions for the guests specially about races and women . Great great show 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@KillerCameToTheRoom 2 жыл бұрын

I love this episode for many reasons, first, one of my favorite directors is being interviewed, second, we are talking about representation. I'd love to see more people like Jon here, for example, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Edgar Ramirez. In general, I'd love to see other cultures. Thank you!

@WeAreManEnough 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Maria. We are just getting started and are absolutely committed to bringing on the widest range of perspectives we can. There's no single answer to any of these questions and the journey never really ends.

@frankforbezfilms-re1lv 4 ай бұрын

Man I just wanna work with Jon one day he is super coo !!!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

@WaitAMinute_What 2 жыл бұрын

I have to be honest, whenever I see that there is a new episode on your KZfaq channel, I hesitate to watch it. Mostly because I feel like I need to be in a space that I am able to soak in all of the wisdom which your guests, as well as yourselves, provide. As a Pacific Island woman who is also half caucasian, I resonate with so much of what you talk about on this podcast. When Jon responded to the question about his funeral and what he would hope that his children would say about him, I started bawling, because I would hope my children say the same thing about me. Thank you for that moment, I needed it.

@WeAreManEnough 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being with us! It's a lot of work opening ourselves up to these insights, but we are so grateful it has given you something you need.

@cazzie4405 2 жыл бұрын

this was an important conversation that needed to be had. learned so much by listening to Jon. keep up the good work team!

@WeAreManEnough 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. So glad you're here with us.

@sims4u422 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys so much for your podcast and what you do, great episode. Funny ending with Liz and Jamey. The music at the end of the podcast and the room that your filming the podcast in and the set up are very beautiful. Thank you.

@WeAreManEnough 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoy the production value too.

@yasminfarhoumand4675 2 жыл бұрын

Watching your amazing podcast has become one of my very special “rendez-vous” in my week. It feels like a spiritual jacuzzi and spa, relaxing and vitalising at the same time, and also like a therapy session, inviting me to connect even more authentically and fully with myself and others. I also feel each time as if I had spend a wonderful uplifting time with trusted friends, who both encourage and challenge me in my growth. I loved Jon M Chu’s genuine humility and confidence/assertiveness at the same time, a rare combination! So happy that Justin’s creative energy and juices have been reactivated by his interaction with Jon Chu, and am sure that his imposter’s syndrome has reduced since. Last but not least, Liz and Jamey made me laugh with their funny ending of the show, so good to have so much humour also in this podcast ! Love you all 🧡💛🧡Warmly, Yasmin from Switzerland

@WeAreManEnough 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being here with us Yasmin! We love that this work can support your journey, and happy to be with you on it.

@MichelleEstrada 2 жыл бұрын

I could be wrong but I feel as though Jaime got shut down a bit towards the end when he said that he’s thinking of the word asset differently and I think I get what he was saying which is that if I’m right he wasn’t trying to dis what Liz said but I think he was just trying to think about the ways in which other people could misuse that term or misinterpret it’s meaning bc when I hear the word asset I think of an object so maybe that’s when he was referring to or going to say? But if not that’s why I thought for sure lol and even still I did love the idea of “I am an asset to be acquired” I think that’s beautiful. Anther great episode as always, I didn’t realize movie makers faced all this backlash towards films that seemed to be doing well, like I didn’t hear any negativity around Justin’s movie or around in the heights although I myself did feel a little under represented it was hard to complain bc it is really a lovely representation of people like myself ❤️

@WeAreManEnough 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your perspective. We're glad you're here.

@MichelleEstrada 2 жыл бұрын

@@WeAreManEnough I’m glad to be here, ever so grateful for this podcast. I learn so much. Wish i could retain it all! Lol ❤️❤️❤️

@GretchenHewitt 2 жыл бұрын

What an uplifting experience, watching this. Feel really inspired!

@WeAreManEnough 2 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear that, Gretchen.

@skezii 2 жыл бұрын

Found this podcast through Jay Shetty and it is incredible. LOVE the content. These perspectives continue to open my mind to other perspectives. Thank you for everything you guys are doing!!

@WeAreManEnough 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear it. Thank YOU for being here with us!

@gwenadams4509 2 жыл бұрын

You two are Crazy Jamey and Liz..🥰🥰

@hellentatendakajawu 2 жыл бұрын

Im from Zimbabwe and i love this podcast, im home when im here. i recommend it to all men in my contacts unfortunately they are not open and i understand why. I want to know if perhaps you can also incorporate guests from other countries esp Africa so we get a different blend of these conversations.

@WeAreManEnough 2 жыл бұрын

We're so glad this is reaching you there. It's hard to get men, even a lot of them here in the U.S. to open themselves up to these conversations. Keep trying. We are absolutely open to people from all countries and cultures and have been working to expand the guest list more. We're just getting started! We also have some guests coming up that might appeal a bit more to those men, so stay tuned. Feel free to send suggestions from Zimbabwe or other countries anytime.

@hellentatendakajawu 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your respond. The person I can recommend is Hopewell Chin'ono, he is a journalist whos challenging the status quo by exposing corruption in Zimbabwe. He is interested in Mental Health issues too, you can check his documentary here called State of Mind. Though my Mental Health talkshow platform is still very small he is the only influential person who has agreed to sit with me for a talk. You can check the talk here on KZfaq just click my name. Guess it tells a lot about his passion for mental health. You can find him on Facebook or Instagram, his account is verified. It will be an honor to consider someone from my country or even Africa. My dream is for people in Africa to open up to these transformational conversations. I applaud you for you amazing work, keep it up, you are changing lives. If i think of anyone i will just put in comment section. God bless.

@WeAreManEnough 2 жыл бұрын

@@hellentatendakajawu Great, thank you for the suggestion and support.

@suzettephinn7829 2 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤

@Tasnim33 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see Lin-Manuel Miranda here! 💜

@WeAreManEnough 2 жыл бұрын

Us too! Looking forward to making that happen.

@thomasthomasphilp4393 2 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for this interview! I hope one day my woman icon from India, Sushmita Sen, who is the first Miss Universe from India and Bollywood actress, will be a guest in your podcast.

@WeAreManEnough 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion. It's a great one and we'll make sure she's on the list.

@thomasthomasphilp4393 2 жыл бұрын

@@WeAreManEnough Thanks so much. Sushmita is an icon not just in India, but also in Philipinnes, where she won Miss Universe in 1994. As you know, India is a patriarchal society. She went against the societal norms to adopt two girls as a single mother. She commands respect from men, as they are intimidated by her confidence and aura. Once she starts speaking, you won´t stop listening to her.

@taylorcarmen5336 2 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful episode full of so many important things. There is one bit of feedback I have to give though. I'm disabled. I teach disability and media. I often have to call in creatives for whom something was missed. In my experience 5 feet apart was damaging. It perpetuates some harmful tropes some of which aren't mentioned here. And this was not an attack. Jon apologized publically for the things he got wrong before celebrating what he did well. That isn't what happened here.

@telly_0 2 жыл бұрын

The way Jamie talked about being in a unique position having a white mom is why I don't understand why he calls himself black instead of biracial. My experience as a black person who has two black parents is different from his as a biracial person with only one, so it sometimes feels like I'm being erased.

@WeAreManEnough 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your feedback. It's an important conversation to acknowledge the many aspects of privilege that exist in nuanced and personal forms.We take your words seriously, and will continue to create space for these dialogues.