This image is a still of the film Daughter of the Dragon (1932) that I am studying for my project. I have watched it multiple times to analyze the plot and characters, as well as the cinematography, set design, and score. Daughter of the Dragon is not only the central exhibit around which my research revolves, it is also representative of the research processes I have had to employ this summer. I learned how to read and watch things more closely, and how to determine relevant information for my project when there is so much interesting scholarship out there. I also really enjoyed getting to combine my personal interests of film and gender studies into a more academic project!
Hello! I'm Hannah Smith, a senior at Columbia University studying Film and Media Studies and East Asian Languages and Cultures. My first summer research focused on the portrayal of Chinese-American immigrants in Golden Age Hollywood films. For my second summer project, I am working with Playback Magazine in Toronto to publish articles highlighting diverse creatives and initiatives in the Canadian screen industry.
