How the Movie ‘Parasite’ Confronts Native Stereotypes

Although director Bong Joon-ho wants to expose naivete toward Native American history, the representation is unevenly handled

Song Kang-ho as Kim Ki-taek in “Parasite” (2019). Photo: NEON

Editor’s Note: This piece contains movie spoilers.

Everyone is talking about Parasite. For weeks, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances…