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Western Eyes

Ann Shin, 2000, 39 min 30 s
This documentary presents two Canadian women of Asian descent who are contemplating eyelid surgery. Maria and Sharon, of Philippino and ...
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This documentary presents two Canadian women of Asian descent who are contemplating eyelid surgery. Maria and Sharon, of Philippino and Korean heritage respectively, believe their looks--specifically their eyes--get in the way of how people see them. Layering their stories with pop culture references to beauty icons and supermodels, filmmaker Ann Shin looks at the pain that lies deep behind the desire for plastic surgery.

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  • Western Eyes

    Western Eyes

    Western Eyes examines the search for beauty and racial identity through the stories of Maria Estante and Sharon Kim, young women contemplating cosmetic surgery. Both of Asian descent, the two believe their looks - specifically their eyes - get in the way of how people see them. With pop-culture references to beauty icons and supermodels, this video uncovers the pain that lies behind the desire for plastic surgery.

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