Attempting to see the whole playing field

Last week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Elizabeth Lozano - a professor at Loyola University in the Latin American department. With "That Asian Thing," I want to attempt to prove a point about minorities (obviously Asian-Americans) and make a comparison to the barriers that each race has in attempting to control the mainstream. I was not surprised to find that many of the answers that Dr. Lozano had given me where not that far from the same answers that the Asian-American professors I've already interviewed have shared with me. So now what? Well - now it's time to question what is really hindering us here if other minority groups are facing the same problems. Now specifics such as looks or language come into play rather than talent, business moves, or education.

Two other things to consider are population and time. Asian-Americans are actually lower ranked in America as far as population is concerned and the majority have actually arrived later in American history. Therefore, if we've arrived later, does it make sense for our culture to catch on later as well?

Dr. Lozano was very carefree, liberal, and strong with her words. I can sense her powerful karma as she talked and see the passion that she has in her work. It was a very good conversation where she didn't let political correctness stop her from saying what she wanted to say. This is what I yearn for in my interviews - rather than looking for a fluffy, super-intellectual thing to say for the camera - just blurt out what you think is right! My highlight was her point about activism and how it can be important to fight (non-violently) for your rights as a person, race, and being. We all have point of views/opinions and we know what is right and wrong - might as well stand up for it because no one else will do it for you. Truly enlightening. Thank you Dr. Lozano!

AND THE BEAT KEEPS GOING....

Interviews are few and far between. This is on purpose as I'm orchestrating this symphony. Editing is in the process. My eyes have hurt and needed to sleep at times to recoup for more footage to peruse. I don't want to stop and in retrospect, I can feel something great happening. Very cool feeling....

THANKS TO....

The Paunch Stevenson Show! Brought to us by the world of podcasts, Mr. Greg Izzi & Mr. Rob DiCaterino were kind enough to show some support on their October 16th Show (Episode #49). I urge you to listen to these guys when you can as they give their four cents about an assortment of topics from why Tony Danza is so great to the on-going question of where stars are now. Get rich quick schemes, why movies are made the way they are, and Dr. Phill always seems to show up on their show. Good stuff guys! Thanks and keep on keepin'on!

Also thanks to the people that are still completing our surveys and still donating money. Although I may not push this as much as I did during certain phases of production (since I'm only one person), people are still accomplishing these small tasks. Special shout out to Ken Narasaki for filling out a survey. Awesome - thanks Ken!

Take care y'all....