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For Spike Lee, ‘The Struggle Continues’ When Making Multicultural Movies
For Oscar-winning filmmaker Spike Lee, even though there’s been an uptick in the number of multicultural storytellers in movies, “the struggle continues.”
One Layer Deeper: ‘Polite Society,’ A Fun Romp Infused With Pakistani Culture Plus Adorable Film Shorts
In this edition of One Layer Deeper, we review a movie about a Pakistani martial artist, along with a series of short films. Let’s get right into it! ‘POLITE SOCIETY’ “Polite Society” is a playful romp from writer/director Nida Manzoor, […]
On the Challenges of Filial Piety While Interacting Across Borders
“You are 34 now, have you considered settling down? When do you think you are ready for a marriage and to build your nuclear family? Eventually, you need to have your life partner and offspring.” “Last week, your grandma didn’t […]
A ‘Classic TCK’ Living With Unresolved Grief Learns How to Heal Through A Messy First Draft That Blossoms Into A Memoir
For a long time, I didn’t know what was wrong with me. As the daughter of a Korean diplomat, I had a privileged global upbringing. I studied at Oxford University, then started a promising career working at a Big Four […]
What Lessons Can Be Learned From Applied Cross-Cultural Research?
Fred Bemak, a professor emeritus at George Mason University, recently talked about the lessons he learned during a career of applied cross-cultural research. According to his bio, Bemak is the Executive Director and founder of Counselors Without Borders and has […]
Drake is Living The Best Of Both Worlds In The 21st Century.
Canadian rapper Drake has become one of the most successful artists in the world. The 36-year-old started rapping in 2006 and has not let up since — taking the rap game by storm by winning four Grammys and 27 billboard […]
Working Abroad Can Be Both Easy and Difficult
Good and bad about having a job in a different country.
Harry Styles and His Unique Road to Fame as a Musical Artist And Third Culture Adult
Harry Styles’ road to fame as an artist is unique. He has become a well-known name around the world over the past few years. Styles is known for his cultural fluidity and has reached millions of people around the world. […]