Writer/director Amy Wang and star Shirley Chen (Joan Huang) discuss Slanted, the bold satirical sci-fi body-horror film arriving in theaters nationwide March 13, 2026.
In Slanted, Joan Huang dreams of becoming prom queen and idolizes the popular girls whose portraits line her school halls. When she discovers a mysterious cosmetic surgery clinic called Ethnos that promises to make people of color appear white, she undergoes the transformation and wakes up as the perfect blonde queen candidate — but the cost may be far greater than she imagined.
In this interview we discuss:
• The film’s sharp social commentary and satire around identity and beauty standards
• Why the story intentionally challenges audiences and sparks uncomfortable conversations
• Shirley Chen’s approach to playing Joan Huang and the character’s transformation
• The unforgettable musical moment featuring “It’s Good to Be White” and whether alternate cuts existed
Slanted stars Shirley Chen, Mckenna Grace, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan.
Released by Bleecker Street and Tideline Entertainment.
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