African Americans have a large presence in the film industry.  Yet awards continue to go overwhelmingly to white acting and non-acting talent. Doug and Robin talk about this continued #Oscarssowhite problem, their ideas on great and disappointing picks by the Motion Picture Academy, and the future for people of color in the movie industry.

African Americans have a large presence in the film industry. Yet awards continue to go overwhelmingly to white acting and non-acting talent. Doug and Robin talk about this continued #Oscarssowhite problem, their ideas on great and disappointing picks by the Motion Picture Academy, and the future for people of color in the movie industry.

How the Motion Picture Academy Overlooks Black Talent

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How the Motion Picture Academy Overlooks Black Talent

How the Motion Picture Academy Overlooks Black Talent