Actor African-American Kendrick Sampson, known to Russian audiences for her role in the TV series “How to get away with murder” and actress Tessa Thompson and activists Petrissa Callers and Melina Abdullah asked the leading representatives of Hollywood film studios with the requirements to abandon the idealization of the image of the police and support a community of African Americans. Their signatures under the appeal has left more than 300 actors and producers.
"We (representatives of the film business — NEWS.ru) have a significant impact on culture and politics. We have the opportunity to use our influence to imagine and create a better world. However, historically and currently, Hollywood encourages an epidemic of violence by the police and antiaromatase mood. We must end with the rise of the brutal officers and agents who operate outside the law as heroes. These images encourage the cops, like Derek suture, the murderer of George Флойда2, — the statement says.
The letter also noted that Hollywood studios and production companies seldom dark-skinned executives. The actors claim that the lack of a true commitment to inclusion and institutional support have strengthened the legacy of white supremacy in Hollywood, Variety reports.
Because Hollywood was a huge part of the problem, we require that he was part of the solution. We, as black people, have an enormous, immense cultural and economic value to the industry. We also suffer from the oppression generated by this industry. We have every right to demand changes. We demand the best. Prove that black lives do matter to Hollywood, take bold steps to protect and invest in the lives of black,— the author continues.
The letter was signed Hedwig Bosman, Anthony Mackie, danaus Gurera, Billy porter, Idris Elba and other actors are African — American.
George Floyd died in Minneapolis (USA) in the course of police detention. One of the guards pushed him with his knee on the neck and not let go, despite the words of the man that he is choking. Some time later, black stopped moving. The incident provoked a massive wave of protests against police brutality and racism under the slogan “black Lives matter.” The demonstrations are accompanied by pogroms and clashes with the security forces. Numerous protests were also held in many countries around the world.
Wrote NEWS.ru previously, multiple champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight champion Jon Jones accused the clothing store Hollister racism for recording on the price tag. Jeans of black color in store, new Mexico was written by a negro, that is Spanish for “black”. A significant portion of state residents of Hispanic.
