Actors

Shirley Chen on ‘Slanted,’ Assimilation, and the Cost of Wanting to Fit In

Shirley Chen discusses her role in “Slanted,” a bold SXSW-winning film that blends body horror and satire to explore identity, assimilation, and belonging. Drawing from personal experience, Chen reflects on the complexities of self-perception and why telling uncomfortable Asian American stories is essential to pushing representation forward.