A bombshell Los Angeles Times report revealed the HFPA's many indiscretions. Here's the headline: there are 87 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, according to the Times, and none of them are Black. In the past, the HFPA has come under intense scrutiny for its ignoring of Black films and actors. Knowing they have a lack of diversity at their core only makes these snubs sting more. It also is another problem in the HFPA's long list of problems. From allegations of bribery to various other scandals. The HFPA allows members to receive perks from studios and production companies campaigning for awards. This year we saw Da 5 Bloods, Judas and the Black Messiah, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, and the United States vs. Billie Holiday, and not nominating the critically acclaimed TV series I May Destroy You, which features a Black cast, all snubbed in categories. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 22 February, 2021