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Comment: He doesn't appear to be notable outside of A Sexplanation. I'll change the redirect to aim at that article asilvering (talk) 07:26, 29 July 2023 (UTC)
Alex Liu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1984 (age 39–40) |
| Nationality (legal) | American |
| Alma mater | New York University University of California, Berkeley |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Notable work | A Sexplanation |
| Website | www |
Alex Liu (born 1984) is a Chinese American documentary filmmaker whose work explores the philosophy, science, and politics of taboo and controversial topics.[1]
Liu directed, co-wrote, and produced the award-winning documentary A Sexplanation, which explores issues concerning sexual stigma, shame, pleasure, and pride in the context of debates over comprehensive sex education in the United States.[2][3] The film was a New York Times Critic's Pick[1] and was also favorably reviewed in The Guardian,[4] The Los Angeles Times,[5] and Salon.[6] In 2023, the film won the AASECT Audiovisual Award[7] and The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists Excellence in Documentary Award[8].
Liu's work emphasizes the importance of humor, self-acceptance, and human connection even in the face of disagreement.[9][10][11][12] In an interview with Salon, he described his approach to discussing controversial topics saying, "You have to be willing yourself to be open and vulnerable. You can't establish trust without reciprocating. Listening is a huge part of it and being nonjudgmental, so people feel they are being heard and willing to talk more. It's about active listening and validating that person's experience and knowing your own biases well enough — and if they serve you or not — and then being able to check them when you need to."[6]
Liu identifies as gay. In an interview with Variety, he spoke about his own coming out process saying, “The first time I came out of the closet, I literally would’ve rather killed myself than do it, but it was a life-or-death thing. And now, 20 years later, saying ‘I'm gay,’ I don't even think twice about it, it's very natural to me. I thought coming out of the closet was the end of that process, but I think it was just the beginning when I look back. Ultimately there are a lot of things we all need to come out about if we want to be fully expressed, not just in terms of in the bedroom, but in the world.”[13] Liu's work has been covered by numerous news outlets serving LGBTQ communities, including The Advocate,[14] Queerty,[15] Bay Area Reporter,[16] LGBTQ Nation.[17]
Biography edit
Early life and education edit
Liu is a San Francisco Bay Area native.[18] He graduated from the University of California Berkeley with a B.S. in molecular toxicology in 2006[19] and New York University with a master's degree in Science, Health, and Environmental Reporting in 2010.[20]
Career edit
Liu began his media career as a Medical News Intern for CNN Health[21] and a contributing writer on six episodes of PBS's NOVA scienceNOW also appearing as himself in Season 5, Episode 3.[22]
Before becoming a documentary filmmaker, Liu wrote, produced, and starred in the YouTube channel The Science of Sin, which has approximately 1.6 million views.[23] The channel was voted Slate Readers’ top Brilliant Ideas To Fix Science Education.[24] Liu has also been a recurring contributor to San Francisco NPR-member radio station KQED's Perspectives, discussing topics related to science, sexuality, and culture.[25][26]
Other notable work includes short film Bob The Drag Queen Talks Sex[27] and web series Jaded on Revry[28].
Liu directed, co-wrote, and produced the award-winning documentary A Sexplanation, released in March 2021.
In 2022, Liu served on the jury of the Tallgrass Film Festival.[29]
References edit
- ^ a b Shaffer, Claire (June 7, 2022). "'A Sexplanation' Review: Sex Education Fit for a Classroom". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on March 20, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ Mullen, Pat (May 27, 2021). "Putting the D in Doc: Alex Liu Talks A Sexplanation". POV Magazine. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ "'Maybe I would have less shame': Alex Liu's new documentary is about reducing the stigma around sex ed". KCRW. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ Le, Phuong (May 31, 2022). "A Sexplanation review – a personal study of the inadequacy of sex education". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on March 20, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ Murray, Noel (June 10, 2022). "Review: 'The Janes' tell their abortion stories and 'The Righteous' does a slow burn". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on March 20, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ a b Kramer, Gary M. (June 17, 2021). "There's no shame in "A Sexplanation," a fun, honest documentary that steps in where sex ed left off". Salon. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ "AASECT Audiovisual Award | AASECT:: American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists". www.aasect.org. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ "NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists Announces 2023 Excellence in Journalism Award Recipients : NLGJA". Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ Hutchinson, Chase. "Alex Liu Wants to Talk About Sex, Baby". The Stranger. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ Davidson, Sonya (May 25, 2021). "InsideOut Film Festival: A Sexplanation documentary". Toronto Guardian. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ Sharma, Aditya. "Alex Liu searches for sex education and finds an opportunity for human connection in 'A Sexplanation' – Asian CineVision". Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ Gray, Peter (June 8, 2022). "Interview: Alex Liu on his documentary A Sexplanation; "Rather than living in that angst, I decided to talk about it"". The AU Review. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ Chapman, Wilson (June 1, 2022). "'A Sexplanation' Director Alex Liu Unpacks the Failures of Sex Education in America". Variety. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ "Queer Sex-Ed Gets a Needed Makeover in A Sexplanation Doc". www.advocate.com. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ "This guy wanted to free himself of sexual shame. So he made a documentary about it". Queerty. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ "San Francisco gay filmmaker takes intimate look at sex". Bay Area Reporter. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ Nation, LGBTQ. "Ending stigma through sex education". LGBTQ Nation. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ "Now Playing! One of the Best Films We'll See All Year". KQED. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ "_sp17-double-legacy ("Double Legacy") | Breakthroughs". nature.berkeley.edu. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ "Student Profiles". NYU Journalism. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ "Alex Liu – CNN Medical News Intern – The Chart - CNN.com Blogs". Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ NOVA scienceNOW | Change Blindness | Season 5 | Episode 3 | PBS, retrieved March 23, 2023
- ^ "Science of Sin - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ Sydiongco, David (June 29, 2012). "Slate Readers' Brilliant Ideas To Fix Science Education". Slate. ISSN 1091-2339. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ "Growing Up With Dad". KQED. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ "The Romance of Science". KQED. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ Liu, Alex (September 23, 2018), Bob the Drag Queen Talks Sex (Documentary, Short), Caldwell Tidicue, Herra Productions, retrieved December 30, 2023
- ^ Jaded (Comedy, Drama, Romance), J. D. Scalzo, Alan Littlehales, Earl Alfred Paus, retrieved December 30, 2023
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ "2022 Honored Guests & Jury - Tallgrass Film Association". August 18, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2023.