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The debate about representation isn't just about numbers; it's about Hollywood's ingrained biases and industry practices. Critics like Liu and others argue that the industry's approach to diversity is skewed and tokenistic, mostly favoring Black actors and filmmakers—sometimes to the exclusion or marginalization of other minorities, including Asians and Latinos.
One commentator pointed out that, year after year, Asian characters are glaringly absent from major films, with only rare examples like the fleeting appearance of an Asian student in Iron Man or the token Asian in Jurassic Park. The recurring theme is that Hollywood often treats diversity as a box to check rather than a genuine effort to reflect the world's multifaceted makeup.