The video to the right explains the evolution of the way blacks have been and are now represented in films. Now, black representation in the film world has definitely been on the rise, whether it is black actors, directors, producers; they are coming up. In this vide, it mentions the "Strong Black Lead" movement how "It's a promise to represent black audiences authentically, which hasn't always been Hollywood's priority." Blacks are often represented as criminals, maids, slaves, or just as people are just very ignorant, whereas you have those who are caucasian portrayed to be rich, smart, a business person, successful and it took nothing for them to get where they are. But for black people, they have t go through so many obstacles and trials to get where they want to beThe video mentions how black people need white people to save them (white savior complex). Back then, black people didn't really have the freedom to win awards, such as an Oscar, because it was all being handed out to the white people. Check out the video to the right on how black representation in films has evolved.
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This video to the left talks about making movies more diverse. It also talks about to correct representation of different races and making sure everyone feels welcome when it comes to these films. Check out this video to the left on the very interesting interview on media representation.
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