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The voice acting world is facing questions of identity and representation.
Hollywood has been criticised for its practice of whitewashing. Now, the voice acting world faces questions.
Also: Kelvin Han Yee, a Chinese-American actor, broke his parents' heart and wonders if it was worth it; a birdwatcher begs Hollywood to get its bird sounds right; Disney/Pixar’s “Coco,” which was a hit in Mexico, comes to the US; Laela French, a Star Wars buff, explains the origins of Darth Vader’s costume; and in the documentary “Dreamland” the Wabanaki people take back their narrative.
(Image: For years, G.K. Bowes was the official voice of Barbie. Credit: Courtesy of G.K. Bowes)
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How Darth Vader got his outfit
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Will Disney’s “Coco” take off in the US?
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Plea to Hollywood: get your bird sounds straight
Duration: 02:25
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