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"Crazy Rich Asians" director on watershed moment, personal impact

The romantic comedy "Crazy Rich Asians" opens Wednesday amid lots of buzz about its potential to shatter stereotypes. It's predicted to have a crazy box office weekend, with estimates it could rake in more than $25 million. There's a lot more riding on it than just ticket sales for the all-Asian cast. Lee Cowan spoke with the movie's director, Jon Chu, about how he hopes the film can make a cultural impact in Hollywood.
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