The new “Power Rangers” movie subtly fights the “model minority” stereotype by shedding light on a rarely discussed Asian-American issue. While the minority group is often seen as financially well-off, the Asian character Zack, the black Power Ranger in the film, comes from a low-income family who lives in a trailer home. Though Zack’s story is not uncommon, the lives of disadvantaged Asians are often missing from the big screen, making his presence all the more important. In the movie, a bilingual Zack cares for his ailing mother, played by Fiona Fu, in their mobile home. There are no mentions of attending prestigious colleges, nor does school appear to be his priority as he skips class.

Source: Huffington Post April 11, 2017 18:00 UTC