The Landmark Asian-American Musical That Never Got Its Oscar Due
Episode 43 min 34s

The Landmark Asian-American Musical That Never Got Its Oscar Due

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, a look back at 1961's Flower Drum Song, a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that was the first major Hollywood film to star an almost entirely Asian and Asian-American cast— and the last one for decades. Plus, updates on the status of the WGA strike and a look at promising series Yellowjackets and A Small Light. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at [email protected] Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97  Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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