Alpha Asian

Asian-Americans and persons of Asian descent make up an estimated five percent of the total U.S. population. But it’s estimated that Asian actors make up only about one percent of Hollywood's leading roles. Now a social media movement called #StarringJohnCho is pushing to open the creative industry to actors of all backgrounds.

"Forty years ago, a homeless Korean immigrant built an Orlando martial arts empire. In 1987, he recruited his devoted students to act as amateur cast and crew for his ill-fated action movie, Miami Connection, which follows a TaeKwondo themed synth rock band in their battle against drug-dealing motorcycle ninjas."