09/01/2022

Where we've been and where we're going in TV and film

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Where we’ve been and where we’re going in TV and film
A fresh awards season is underway, but many themes of 2021 remain: Layered over the pandemic has been a reckoning over Hollywood’s underrepresentation of marginalized filmmakers and their stories. Will diversity finally win out in 2022? Ahead of tonight’s awards honoring the biggest cinematic achievements of the past year, explore these insights to understand where we've been and where we're going on the path to equity in entertainment, as well as other industry highlights. Key topics include:
  • how Betty White and three other pioneering women changed the way we consume TV today
  • Black culture, civil rights, and racism in the United States through the lens of Black cinema
  • how the film and TV ecosystem can advance racial equity in entertainment and beyond
  • the impact of digital streaming services on live entertainment and traditional media
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Author Talks: A forgotten chapter in the history of TV
Four women—each an independent visionary—carved their own paths in popular culture and changed the way the world watches TV today.
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Wil Haygood
Author Talks: The history of Black cinema in America
The journalist whose article served as the basis for the movie The Butler explores the past 100 years of Black movies in the United States.
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Black representation in film and TV: The challenges and impact of increasing diversity
Black representation in film and TV: The challenges and impact of increasing diversity
New research reveals the barriers that Black talent in the film and TV industry faces, the economic fallout, and solutions for creating a more inclusive, equitable workplace.
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How
How Hamilton stayed alive during the pandemic: An interview with producer Jeffrey Seller
"I'm looking at theater over the course of the next generation. And ensuring that theater is accessible to the many, not just the few."
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Shattering the glass screen
Shattering the glass screen
Research suggests women remain locked out of top roles in media and entertainment. A more diverse cast is required.
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