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'Daughter of the Dragon' reclaims Anna May Wong's story

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The cover of "Daughter of the Dragon" by Yunte Huang. (Courtesy of W.W. Norton)
The cover of "Daughter of the Dragon" by Yunte Huang. (Courtesy of W.W. Norton)

Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcasted on Jan. 3, 2024. Find that audio here.

The new book "Daughter of the Dragon" is a reclamation of the Chinese American movie star Anna May Wong.

Author Yunte Huang talks with host Scott Tong about anti-Chinese xenophobia, sexism and ageism toward women in Hollywood and the U.S.

Book excerpt: 'Daughter of the Dragon'

By Yunte Huang

This segment aired on August 29, 2023.

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