Every Grace Lee is Unique
I found the film The Grace Project really interesting. First of all, when I first heard the name Grace Lee, the image of an Asian American never popped into my head. I actually thought of your typical American white girl, so it was interesting to find out that this entire film was about deconstructing the stereotypes of Asian Americans, since all of the women in the film named Grace Lee were of that ethnicity. I think that she tried to change peoples minds about Asian American stereotypes by talking to the different Grace Lee's. For example, the 80 something Grace Lee definately was not your typical Asian American because she was an activist for African Americans. I am not saying that Asians do not support African Americans but it is not often that you see the two working together since both groups face difficulties in American culture. Also, by talking to the two Christian women she was reversing stereotypes since many people believe that Asians are only apart of the Eastern religions and they were prime examples of Western religious followers. I think that her main message about Grace Lee's and Asian American women in general is that there are similarities between these women, but yet each one is unique in their own way. She demonstrated this idea at the end of her film when she had each women state what made them different, some said their careers others there appearances. My favorite line was from a younger Grace Lee who mentioned the mole on her face. I feel that at the end of the film she realized something about herself. She understood that she is not going to be the smartest or most successful Grace Lee in America, but she is unique and she will bring something to this country that no other Grace Lee ever has or ever will.