Clayton Davis The Oscars made a historic move when they announced their new inclusion requirements for best picture eligibility.
For some, this was a welcomed change from the Academy, while others found it to be intrusive to the sanctity of movies and the stories that people want to tell.For people like me, it was the single bravest act I’ve witnessed from an awards body that I’ve loved my entire life.
As a Latino/Black man from an inner-city community, who has often felt like he didn’t belong in this very arena, it was by far the most appreciated gesture.
It encapsulated the example of the change that people in the street have been asking for since the murder of George Floyd.I’m not comparing the murder of an innocent man to a few actors.
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