.BAFTA announces 2020 nominees, immediately spurring a BAFTAsSoWhite backlash:
Apparently, these complaints don’t fall on deaf ears. BAFTA CEO Amanda Berry responded to criticism by: “The lack of diversity in today’s nominations is hugely disappointing to see. Our year round activity has many strands that focus on diversity. It’s clear there is much more to be done and we plan to double down on our efforts to affect real change and to continue to support, and encourage the industry on the urgency of doing so much more.
But what more can be done when it comes to simply recognizing already existing films directed by, starring, and championing people of color and their lived experiences? The films
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