Li Dong: Be Kind

Li Dong, the Canadian-born Asian filmmaker, pushes boundaries to spread inclusivity through films. The multifaceted risk-taker, from undertaking med & law school to becoming a strip club DJ before settling on directing and screenwriting, released his first feature film - Stealing School - which was debuted in the USA by Vertical Entertainment recently. “Stealing School” reflects on systematic racism happening in higher institutions. Dong gets candid with Jejune on film directing and racism faced as an Asian creative. Keep on reading to find out how we can follow his example to create more inclusive spaces!

Art, zIssue 34Rachel LaiJuly 1, 2021film industry, film, Film, #film, screenwriting, filmmaker, director, inclusivity, asian, education, inclusive, asian canadian, stopasianhate, stop asian hate, canada, canadianComment