Just Mercy). Their discussion, which took place in late July, addressed racial and ethnic inequity in film, as well as the impact of negative stereotyping.Forthcoming discussions will tackle issues ranging from color-conscious casting, taking ownership of one’s story and the power of representation, to name a few.
Featured guests will include Oscar nominee, Taraji P. Henson (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), writer-director Gina Prince–Bythewood (The Old Guard), actor Delroy Lindo (Da 5 Bloods), Oscar-nominated director Lee Daniels (Precious), writer Misan Sagay (Belle), Oscar-winning writer, Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight), as well as filmmakers Lisa Cortés (All In: the Fight for Democracy), Dawn Porter (John Lewis: Good Trouble),.
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