HOW TO LIVE AS AN ASIAN WOMAN IN NYC is a short documentary by Jacqueline Jaemin Yeon, where she offers tips on navigating life in New York City as an Asian woman.
Inspired by Anne Anlin Cheng’s usage of the term “yellow woman” in her articles, Yeon employs the symbolic representation of the ornamental yellow Lego figure as an allegorical counterpart to herself within the Euro-American cultural context.
Combining Lego stop motion, narration, and personal footage, Yeon explores her experiences amid the surge in anti-Asian hate crimes. Through humor, she contrasts the usual serious narratives, aiming to refresh dialogue on the critical issue of hate crimes against Asian women in NYC.