A star turn with the Knicks in 2012 made Lin a cultural icon. But the focus on his race — Lin is Taiwanese American — made him uncomfortable for years.
Tag: Documentary Films and Programs
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Two Kids. One Pony. Hundreds of Miles to Montreal’s Expo 67.
Two brothers from the Boston suburbs set out on an improbable journey to Montreal’s Expo 67 by hoof.
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Sundance Liked Her Documentary, ‘Jihad Rehab,’ Until Muslim Critics Didn’t
The film festival gave Meg Smaker’s “Jihad Rehab” a coveted spot in its 2022 lineup, but apologized after an outcry over her race and her approach.
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In New Film, Former Employee Says Mario Batali Sexually Assaulted Her
A woman who worked for the chef comes forward with her account of a night at the Spotted Pig in Manhattan.
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Judge Vacates Murder Conviction of Adnan Syed of ‘Serial’
The decision could soon free Mr. Syed, 41, who had been serving a life sentence for the 1999 murder of his high school classmate Hae Min Lee, but he could face a second trial.