JOURNAL ARTICLE

American Born Chinese Reflects a New Era of Storytelling.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Chung, Nicole 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the television adaptation of Gene Luen Yang's graphic novel *American Born Chinese*, which blends the coming-of-age story of Jin Wang, a Chinese American teenager, with elements from the Chinese epic *Journey to the West*. The series, premiering on Disney+, features a diverse cast and aims to resonate with contemporary audiences by exploring themes of identity and belonging. Executive producers Melvin Mar and Kelvin Yu, along with Yang, have worked to expand the narrative and character development beyond the original graphic novel, incorporating more family dynamics and cultural nuances. The adaptation reflects a shift in the entertainment landscape, allowing for more authentic representation of Asian American experiences. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/05, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:163836986
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