Danielle Deadwyler has claimed the film industry is "
deeply affected by systemic racism
", after no African-American talent was nominated for best actress at the Oscars this year.
"
There is a trickle down effect
" on many institutions of American life, the American actress told the BBC.
Currently starring in
Emmett Till,
a film inspired by the true story of a mother who goes on a crusade for justice after the 1955 murder of her 14-year-old son, Danielle Deadwyler was up for a nomination in the best actress category.
According to many critics, his performance there is exceptional.
“
The history of cinema is over 100 years old.
I would dare to say that the system is deeply marked by the systemic racism that has shaped our country,
” said the 40-year-old actress snubbed by the Academy.
Before bidding:
“We are still faced with systemic racism in this country which leads us to the loss of a
Tire Nichols
(the young African-American who died after a fatal beating by black police officers, January 7, editor’s note ).
There is a trickle down effect on the way racism affects our lives – from the education system to the film industry to everyday life.”
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This year, it is Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, Ana De Armas, Michelle Williams who will share the race for the Holy Grail.
Not to mention Andrea Riseborough, whose controversial appointment has caused a lot of ink to flow.
The British actress orchestrated an online campaign using her address book of famous actor friends, which propelled her into the race for statuettes for
To Lerslie,
a film that remained in theaters for a handful of days and was completely ignored by the public.
For several experts, Andrea Riseborough was able to use her networks because she is a well-established white actress.
Such a tactic couldn't have garnered so many big names for a minority debutante.
Like Danielle Deadwyler.