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Slanted: SXSW Winner Tackles Identity, Beauty, and Race

3/14/2026

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Slanted, directed by Amy Wang, won the Grand Jury Prize at SXSW 2025.
The film follows Joan, an Asian American teenager, who undergoes a cosmetic procedure at Ethnos.
It blends dark satire, body horror, and coming-of-age drama while addressing racial identity and the immigrant experience.
It explores social media's impact on self-image and aims to spark conversations about race and acceptance.
Slanted opens in theaters on March 13, 2026.

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Story summary

Slanted, directed by Amy Wang, won the Grand Jury Prize at SXSW 2025.
The film follows Joan, an Asian American teenager, who undergoes a cosmetic procedure at Ethnos.
It blends dark satire, body horror, and coming-of-age drama while addressing racial identity and the immigrant experience.
It explores social media's impact on self-image and aims to spark conversations about race and acceptance.
Slanted opens in theaters on March 13, 2026.