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Basic Black
Black and brown households are large avid watchers – in fact, people of color accounted for the majority
of opening weekend, domestic ticket sales for six of the top 10 films released in theaters in 2020
according to the recent UCLA-Hollywood-Diversity-Report-2021. Plus, with all the streaming
opportunities, viewers do not have to head to the theatres—they have options. After the complaints
about the Oscars - #OscarsSoWhite regarding the lack of representation and diversity in both
nominations and membership a few years ago, there are a number of films with people of color in front
of and behind the camera available this holiday season.
Daniel Callahan, a Multimedia Artist and Filmmaker.
Dr. Michael Jeffries, Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of American Studies at Wellesley College. He is also the author of, “Paint the White House Black: Barack Obama and the Meaning of Race in America.”
Andrea Lyman, an actress, singer and producer. She’s also a member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
Maurice Emmanuel Parent, an actor, singer, dancer, educator, and co-founder and Executive Director of "The Front Porch Arts Collective. “
Lisa Simmons, Director of The Roxbury International Film Festival and President/Founder of The Color of Film Collaborative hosts.
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Basic Black
Black and brown households are large avid watchers – in fact, people of color accounted for the majority
of opening weekend, domestic ticket sales for six of the top 10 films released in theaters in 2020
according to the recent UCLA-Hollywood-Diversity-Report-2021. Plus, with all the streaming
opportunities, viewers do not have to head to the theatres—they have options. After the complaints
about the Oscars - #OscarsSoWhite regarding the lack of representation and diversity in both
nominations and membership a few years ago, there are a number of films with people of color in front
of and behind the camera available this holiday season.
Daniel Callahan, a Multimedia Artist and Filmmaker.
Dr. Michael Jeffries, Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of American Studies at Wellesley College. He is also the author of, “Paint the White House Black: Barack Obama and the Meaning of Race in America.”
Andrea Lyman, an actress, singer and producer. She’s also a member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
Maurice Emmanuel Parent, an actor, singer, dancer, educator, and co-founder and Executive Director of "The Front Porch Arts Collective. “
Lisa Simmons, Director of The Roxbury International Film Festival and President/Founder of The Color of Film Collaborative hosts.

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