Actress and activist Akemi Look hops on the pod to discuss the complexities of intergenerational trauma, her journey of healing through creative endeavors like dance and acting, the future of queer Asian American stories, and the necessity of why we need Asian American directors spearheading projects.
Podcast Show Notes
Guest Title: Akemi Look
Recording Date: 2021-02-04
Episode Title: Looking At The Larger Picture w/ Akemi Look
Episode Summary Introduction: Actress Akemi Look joins David and Emi to speak about her journey as an artist and performer, and her goals with amplifying the voices of the Asian American community.
Topics Discussed In This Episode:
Topic 1 - Akemi’s identity
Topic 2 - Creative outlets Akemi was able to use for healing
Topic 3 - What has kept her going through hard times
Topic 4 - Goals Akemi is working towards
Topic 5 - Work that has made her feel fully in power
Topic 6 - What Akemi has seen in the entertainment industry as having contributed to the success of Asian Americans in Hollywood
Topic 7 - What is something that she’d like to see changed in the industry?
Topic 8 - Why do you think influencers and actors in power don’t speak out?
Topic 9 - Rapid Fire Questions
Links:
Handles:
Akemi’s Website - https://www.akemilook.com/
Akemi’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/akemilook/
Akemi’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/AkemiLook
David's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmoriya/?hl=en
Mentioned Notes:
The Ailey School - https://www.alvinailey.org/school
Jeff Gordon Writers Bootcamp - http://www.writersbootcamp.com/creative_team.asp
Daryn Wakasa & ‘Seppuku’ - https://iexaminer.org/a-conversation-with-daryn-wakasa-director-of-the-haunting-intergenerational-trauma-thriller-seppuku/
Steven Yeun NYTimes Article - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/03/magazine/steven-yeun.html
Hate Is A Virus - https://hateisavirus.org/
SAL Links:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ /
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/crowdfunding
SAL’s Feature in Feedspot’s Top 20 Asian Film Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/asian_movies_podcasts/
SAL Podcast Team:
Project Manager - Sanjana DeSilva (www.theangryelephantproductions.com)
Audio Editor - Ravi Lad (www.itsravilad.com and @itsravilad on Instagram)
Podcast Producer - Kenna Tanouye (Connect with her on LinkedIn)
Podcast Volunteer Intern - Sadia Hussain
Episode Transcript: Transcript of the episode's audio.
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