Amidst the protests, figures in media have been speaking out against the systemic racism that persists in America, the media’s role in it, and the call to create a more inclusive Hollywood. Over 300 high profile actors, directors and producers…
Amidst the protests, figures in media have been speaking out against the systemic racism that persists in America, the media’s role in it, and the call to create a more inclusive Hollywood. Over 300 high profile actors, directors and producers…
Watching movies from the silent era was always the most difficult part of film school. The classes were always the earliest in the morning, and having a night job meant it was always a struggle to stay awake (or even…
Diversity. From #oscarssowhite to creating a more inclusive workspace – media and business have been vocal about the effort to create more diversity and representation. And while the word diversity has been tossed around as a goal institutions are aspiring…
Mexico is a land misunderstood. Most of the impressions given to us are of a wild desert, teeming with poor citizens struggling to find their way across. Or cities besieged by the violence of the brutal cartels. And while these…
When I was growing up in the suburbs of Chicago in the late 80s, there were only 2 other kids I knew with interracial parents. There were very few families in our small neighborhood of other ethnicities, but we still…
Film is an examination of the human condition. The reason for championing diversity is to give those of us who haven’t been heard an equal voice in this conversation. But there is always the danger of speaking for someone rather…
