Episode 49
Sound of Metal
The Oscars are coming up at the end of this month so the Good Pop Culture Club will be spending the next few weeks catching up on some nominated films featuring Asian American actors and/or filmmakers. This week we check out Sound of Music, starring Riz Ahmed, a film about a heavy metal drummer dealing with the sudden loss of his hearing.
What's Popping? - Cape Suez Boat Drama, First Comes Like, A Pho Love Story
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The Asian American community is going through a time of collective grief following a year of rising racial tensions and fear, punctuated by this week’s tragic murders in Atlanta. To our listeners who are looking for ways to take more direct action, either to spread the word, protect our community, or support the victims, here are some resources for you:
- Support the AAPI Community Fund to uplift and protect Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
- 3 Ways to support our community in Atlanta (courtesy of Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta):
- Sign on to AAJA-Atlanta’s collective community statement
- Donate to support the victims and their families and to support crisis intervention
- Offer to share crisis response resources to those in need
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