After six weeks of silence, Chris Rock addressed the #OscarsSoWhite controversy during his monologue at the Oscars. He explained how there is a lack of ethnic and gender diversity in Hollywood. Not a single minority was nominated in any of the four categories for a second consecutive year. Despite the few jokes made by Chris Rock, there was great seriousness to the rest of his monologue, displaying his outrage from the issue. He speaks for many minorities in the industry when he expresses how the movie industry should be more inclusive in hiring and casting of minorities. Although we have actors and actresses from minority groups playing roles in movies and television, why are they seemingly not worthy enough of being nominated for the Oscars?
Griggs, Brandon. (29 February 2016). "Chris Rock: "You're damn right Hollywood is racist." CNN. Retrieved from: http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/28/entertainment/chris-rock-oscars-so-white-feat/
This is so frustrating to me. I wrote a post about how, often times, roles that are meant for other races are given to white actors. If this were not the case I think that the opportunity for non-whites to receive Oscar awards would increase significantly. If the parts aren't there, they are not given even the chance to be recognized for their talents. The only solution to this would be to give the roles meant for non-white actors to non-white actors. Unfortunately, this isn't likely to change very quickly as Hollywood is dominated by old, white men who are looking to perpetuate their power.
ReplyDeleteThis is so frustrating to me. I wrote a post about how, often times, roles that are meant for other races are given to white actors. If this were not the case I think that the opportunity for non-whites to receive Oscar awards would increase significantly. If the parts aren't there, they are not given even the chance to be recognized for their talents. The only solution to this would be to give the roles meant for non-white actors to non-white actors. Unfortunately, this isn't likely to change very quickly as Hollywood is dominated by old, white men who are looking to perpetuate their power.
ReplyDeleteSince reading this article, I have researched the number of African American film stars starring in lead rolls as well as film starts receiving awards for their work. It is alarming how skewed the numbers are in white film star's favor. Great article.
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