The Disney+ series, based on Bay Area author Gene Luen Yang’s graphic novel, brings a star-studded Asian cast to mainstream TV, combining Chinese mythology with teen angst.
Based on the graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang, the Disney+ series “American Born Chinese” proves to be one of the year’s best surprises. A coming-of-age story that at times brings to mind TV greats “My So-Called Life” (though this one is from a boy’s perspective) and “Freaks and Geeks,”
A documentary on Corky Lee, an exhibition on Vincent Chin and a conversation with The Chronicle s Soleil Ho are among the best events at 41st annual festival.