Tag: diversity in film
A Look at the History of Trans Representation in Media with Zoey Luna
Early portrayals of trans characters that I can remember were generally based on stereotypes and pathologization, and while the last decade or so has since…
How LatinX Women in Leadership Behind the Lens are Repositioning the Scope
The Women's Liberation and Chicano movements began in the 1960s, and now, nearly sixty years later, it's pretty clear that while both minorities have come…
How Diversity in Casting Changes The Story of Waitress
Diverse casting in previous white roles can expand on stories and create more spaces for actors of colour in the industry. It’s important to open…
Adoptees Don’t Need to be Saved, Even In Hollywood Films
There are hundreds of books and films with plots focused on adoption, but it is easy to neglect the importance of focusing on the adoptee…
The Relationship Between Dystopian Fiction and People of Colour
The unjust society written in young adult dystopian fiction can very much be our own world told through the wrong perspective – where are the…
Character Contexts – Diversity in Casting Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Diverse casting in previously predominantly white ensembles creates an entirely different context for the characters. This article discusses its effects through Moulin Rouge! The Musical.…
From Never Have I Ever to Turning Red: The Relationship Between a Mother and a Daughter in Asian Media
The relationship between mother and daughter has been heavily prevalent in films and television series focusing on Asian families; here are some examples from the…
The Cultural Backdrop In Hollywood’s Biggest Films
The Cultural Backdrop explains how some of Hollywood’s biggest films lend themselves to the “cultural background.” This article will be a dissection of the disparity…
How Highest-Grossing Films Fail to Tell Diverse Stories In the Twenty-First Century
The biggest movies of the twenty-first century have pushed for more inclusive storytelling and an ensemble of diverse characters. Unfortunately, they continue to remain white-centric…
Film Festivals In America That Are Changing the Narrative
Film festivals are a tool of social expression. They are a platform that allows filmmakers to tackle various issues through a creative medium. Here is…
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