We wanted the kids to get excited and be entertained––even if they were too young to watch most of his movies––but also be inspired and empowered. We asked our longtime friend Daniel Wu, a megastar in Asia who has acted in around 80 Hong Kong and Hollywood movies, if he would be into doing a Zoom session for the students of Castelar, not only to give them something special at the end of the year but to address what has been going on. And while the global pandemic was going on, mass protests against racism broke out. Painted Down: Breaking Bones, Breaking Barriers (2023) Breaking Bones, Breaking Barriers tells a story of diversity, inclusion, and the American dream. Months of events were canceled, including a Save Music in Chinatown benefit gig, mural painting, and an art show with muralists and students, in addition to a talent show, movie nights, and other stuff. The story of two women of color running for public office, fighting against decades of institutional racism, and redefining what it means to be a Texan. As members of Castelar Elementary’s booster club, Wendy and I were feeling bad about not doing anything for the students in Chinatown while sheltering in place due to COVID-19. There’s the crazy suggestion that this action film, directed by Zack Snyder, might inspire racist violence: When Frank Miller’s 300 film was released, I was absolutely outraged by the racist content of the film and more so at the insensitivity of movie-goers who simply argued it’s just a movie.
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