Black Directors Had A Big Year In 2018 — But Other Inclusion Numbers Stagnated

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A new study by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative found a huge leap in the number of black directors behind the year's biggest films. But its findings elsewhere in Hollywood weren't so rosy.

 

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Its because of the differences of subject matter, and fantasy depiction. Once you've seen : Don't be a menace in South Central, while Drinking Your Juice In the hood', what can top that for Authenticity? After that, who would give a Trump.

Enough. The best person should get all roles and the most qualified should direct and produce. Or, make your own project.

DIVERSITY=chasing the last white person out

Is there something wrong with white people or something, NPR? Because for an org that mostly reports politics, yet consists of 100% left-leaning employees, you got a lotta nerve throwing stones over diversity.

And your point?

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