INDIE SPOTLIGHT: SECRET IDENTITY CRISIS

In an era when diversity in Hollywood is at the forefront of many people’s minds, an Asian American superhero seems a no-brainer. Yet actors of Asian descent still often struggle to find meaty lead roles. That dilemma is at the heart of Paul Yen’s indie one-man play, SECRET IDENTITY CRISIS — which reimagines Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man to examine the history of Asians in America and Yen’s own struggle with identity in the film industry. Yen shared with RECURSOR about the show’s inspiration, why Batman could easily be Asian.
In an era when diversity in Hollywood is at the forefront of many people’s minds, an Asian American superhero.