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Yellowface, Whitewashing, and the History of White People Playing Asian Characters

A comprehensive history of the offensive practice.

People Are Calling out Scarlett Johansson for Playing a Trans Man in a New Movie

The movie is directed by Rupert Sanders, who directed "Ghost in the Shell."

A Casting Director Allegedly Called Asian Actors "Not Very Expressive," and the Internet Is NOT Happy

Asians and Asian-Americans got #ExpressiveAsians trending in response.

Ghost in the Shell Completely Flopped at the Box Office

Audiences did not want to see the movie get whitewashed.

The Early Reviews for Ghost in the Shell Are NOT Good

People are still really mad about the film's whitewashing.

Scarlett Johansson Is Speaking Out About the 'Ghost in the Shell' Controversy

But she seems to miss the point.

The Whitewashing of Ghost in the Shell Is REALLY Obvious in Its New Trailer

Fans of the manga aren't happy.

New Teasers for Ghost in the Shell Premiere Amid Whitewashing Controversy

Scarlett Johansson’s casting is still raising eyebrows.

Why Is Hollywood Still Casting White Actors in Asian Roles?

Ghost in the Shell​ is disappointing, but it's not surprising.

Why the Internet Is So Upset Over Scarlett Johansson's Latest Role

A still from ​Ghost in the Shell​ was just posted to Twitter.