David Oyelowo, who starred as Martin Luther King Jnr in the Oscar-winning Selma, has spoken out against the lack of diversity in the UK’s creative industries, arguing that films and TV are reflective of the white, middle class men “curating culture”.
The actor and director argued those in charge of commissioning are failing to represent the diversity of society. “I’m of the belief that we go to the movies to see ourselves. What we predominantly have is younger, better looking versions of the people curating culture,” he said.
Speaking at an event held by the Creative Industries Federation and Mobo, Oyelowo said Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
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