Ashley Walters has called for increased Black representation in TV and cinema, as well as in writing and directorial roles.Speaking to The Guardian in a new interview, the Top Boy actor was asked whether he felt “pressure” to support the Black Lives Matter movement. “Behind the scenes, I’m fighting for Black voices every day,” he said. “I’ve been doing it for many years.
Posting something on social media might raise awareness temporarily but I want to make real change.“We need to see more Black faces on screen but also behind the camera, be it writing, producing or directing.
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