Fakin Da Funk (1997)

Finding your roots in the hood ain't easy. An accidental switch at an adoption agency sends a Chinese baby to an African-American family. Julian is accepted into the family and his tight-knit Atlanta neighborhood, but the search for a better life takes the family to South Central L.A., where his new neighbors think Julian is pretending to be black. For the first time in his life, Julian faces an identity crisis. "Fakin' da Funk" pokes fun at stereotypes and proves that what's in your heart is what's important.

An all-time FAVE of mine

This movie is truly hard to find and I'm so glad I found it!

Anyways, Margaret Cho isn't Chinese either. OH WELL. That's just how it works. If the actor is best suited to play the role then at times it doesn't matter if they're a Filipino actor or a Korean actress playing Chinese characters. They were VERY well suited for their parts and made the movie so much more enjoyable! January 9, 2007

hes not chinese

this was a good film but there is one error i would like to point out, for those who dont know, DANTE BASCO IS NOT CHINESE HE'S FILIPINO. i dont see why they had to get a filipino person to play that role when they copuld have had the real thing. now a lot of people think hes a chinese guy but he isnt. but the movie was very funny n i enjoyed it because im touch on racial issues and it annoys me when people try to act like something they're not. i hear people saying they cant help what they grow up around. well im filipnio and nicaraguan n half my household is black and white because my mom remarried n had kids with my half black and white stepfather. i dont go around tellin people im black or white cuz i know what i am.enough said October 25, 2005

Quite impressive! Margaret Cho steals the film!

A great film exploring personal identity in culture and class. Dante basco does a wonderful job in his portrayal of an Asian boy who was adopted and raised in a Black family. Great development of characters and of the relationships between the characters.

Margaret Cho steals the show with her role as an exchange student who has been accidentally dropped off at the wrong host family but learns to soak up the culture throughout the movie. Now you KNOW that's gonna be hilarious!

Check out this movie. It's really good. The storyline moves smoothly and the acting is great in this multi-racial film. Pam Grier is excellent as the matriarch in the film. October 24, 2002

Fakin The Funk

Two thumbs up!! I originally saw this movie several years ago, loved it and had to own it. It was funny, had a great theme and provided a universal message. Stereotypes are misleading and as an African American Male, I can relate to how incorrect they can be. Faking the funk deals with this subject matter in a humorous yet effective way and demonstrates the commonality of all people, regardless of race. I live in the Baldwin Hills area of Los Angeles and couldn't help by chuckle at the reference to persons living in the area. Buy it--you'll definitely enjoy it. October 4, 2001

Very good film - my family enjoyed it!

We saw this film last night on USA and it was cool. Had some great moments and made us laugh. The entire cast was great and really brought everyone together. We need to see more great films like this. Like the lady said previously it gives me hope when i see a film like this. Lots of talented people coming together, bringing the races together. I really enjoyed this film. I hope more people see it. And my props to Amazon for this review service. it makes people get to play reviewer! Thanks! August 14, 2000

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