ASIAN AMERICAN EYZ’D: AN IMMIGRANT COMEDY SPECIAL

Cinemavixion Review

This comedy special, 'Asian American Eyz’d: An Immigrant Comedy Special,' offers a poignant and often humorous look at the immigrant experience through the eyes of three distinct performers. Ana Tuazon Parsons shares her personal narrative of being smuggled from the Philippines, embodying the aspirations tied to the American Dream. Nicky Endres, a Korean adoptee raised by a white family, brings a unique perspective, humorously referencing a Korean cookbook as a link to their heritage. Aidan Park, also Korean and identifying as queer, recounts his journey from being a homeless teenager diagnosed with HIV to achieving success, highlighting his resilience and determination. The special promises an intimate and revealing evening, showcasing personal journeys filled with challenges, triumphs, and the universal search for belonging and identity in America.