{"id":3364,"date":"2021-04-19T15:30:59","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T19:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/?p=3364"},"modified":"2023-12-12T15:19:43","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T20:19:43","slug":"celebrating-diversity-at-the-oscars-what-movies-can-teach-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/celebrating-diversity-at-the-oscars-what-movies-can-teach-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Guest Blog: Celebrating Diversity at the Oscars and What Movies Can Teach Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><button id=\"listenButton1\" class=\"responsivevoice-button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Play\" title=\"ResponsiveVoice Tap to Start\/Stop Speech\"><span>&#128266; Listen to this article<\/span><\/button>\n        <script>\n            listenButton1.onclick = function(){\n                if(responsiveVoice.isPlaying()){\n                    responsiveVoice.cancel();\n                }else{\n                    responsiveVoice.speak(\"Movies are an easy way to learn about cultures and customs that aren\u2019t your own, so what better way to close out Celebrate Diversity Month (a.k.a. April) than a celebration of diversity in film? While diversity may not typically be top of mind when thinking about the Oscars, this year\u2019s Academy Awards broadcast on Sunday, April 25, will honor the most diverse slate of nominees ever. Nine actors of color are up for Oscars, and for the first time, two women will be competing in the best director category.\u00a0 Some of this diversity can be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many blockbuster movies were postponed, opening the field to independent and low-budget films, which tend to have more diverse casts. As an added benefit, these smaller movies often tell stories that aren\u2019t normally told in the standard, big-budget productions. Aby Rao, an Asian-American filmmaker based in Morrisville, N.C., says one way to continue supporting diversity on the big screen is to seek out these small independent films \u2014 even after the blockbusters return.\u00a0 \u201cI am proud to work primarily with cast and crew members belonging to minority communities. I lean towards telling women-centric narratives within a working-class milieu,\u201d says Rao, whose 2018 movie, \u201cParallel Parking,\u201d explores the complex relationship between two immigrants. \u201cOne challenge we have, as creative individuals, is to bring out these stories, to tell these stories and to bring them to the forefront and talk about them,\u201d he says. \u201cIf we don\\'t do that, we will be exposed to the same old storytelling by the same old people out there in Hollywood.\u201d According to the January 2020 report from USC\u2019s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, \u201cInclusion in the Director\u2019s Chair,\u201d among the top 1,300 films from 2007 to 2019, more than 80% were directed by white men. Rao is cautious about statistics like these. While diversity behind the camera certainly matters, the content of the movie matters more. \u201cIf we\\'re honing in on storytelling, and the storytelling \u2014 the content that ends up on the big screen \u2014 is diverse, then I feel like these white men should also be given credit for that,\u201d he says. Regardless of who is telling the story, movies can be a comfortable, non-threatening way to explore another culture or an unfamiliar viewpoint. \u201cThis world is a fascinating place,\u201d Rao says. \u201cThere are so many cultures, so many languages, so many kinds of people and races. You can spend your entire life learning about them.\u201d Don\u2019t let the learning end with the movie credits, urges Rao. Those championing diversity should also investigate what is behind the stories on the screen.\u00a0 \u201cIt should be an ongoing, continuous learning process,\u201d he says. \u201cMake this a part of your learning experience. Make this a part of your personal growth experience, and then it will be a machine. You will want to learn and grow and engage and upgrade your knowledge.\u201d If the diverse stories you see at the movies have you eager to learn about other cultures and help others do the same, download our Celebrate Diversity Month Programming Guide to learn more easy and fun ways to celebrate diversity within your community, business, or organization. Amber Keister is a writer and editor who believes in the power of story to bring people together. Her work has appeared in Cary Magazine, The News & Observer, and other local publications.\u00a0\", \"US English Male\");\n                }\n            };\n        <\/script>\n     <\/br><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movies are an easy way to learn about cultures and customs that aren\u2019t your own, so what better way to close out Celebrate Diversity Month (a.k.a. April) than a celebration of diversity in film?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While diversity may not typically be top of mind when thinking about the Oscars, this year\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oscars.org\/oscars\/ceremonies\/2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academy Awards broadcast on Sunday, April 25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, will honor the most diverse slate of nominees ever. Nine actors of color are up for Oscars, and for the first time, two women will be competing in the best director category.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of this diversity can be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/qz.com\/1983992\/the-2021-oscar-nominations-are-the-most-diverse-ever\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many blockbuster movies were postponed, opening the field to independent and low-budget films, which tend to have more diverse casts. As an added benefit, these smaller movies often tell stories that aren\u2019t normally told in the standard, big-budget productions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8878 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-C-1024x341.png\" alt=\"TDM Library: your one-stop-shop for update, expert DEI Resources. Explore the platform with a free trial. 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I lean towards telling women-centric narratives within a working-class milieu,\u201d says Rao, whose 2018 movie, \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt6772586\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parallel Parking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d explores the complex relationship between two immigrants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOne challenge we have, as creative individuals, is to bring out these stories, to tell these stories and to bring them to the forefront and talk about them,\u201d he says. \u201cIf we don&#8217;t do that, we will be exposed to the same old storytelling by the same old people out there in Hollywood.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the January 2020 report from USC\u2019s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, \u201c<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/assets.uscannenberg.org\/docs\/aii-inclusion-directors-chair-20200102.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inclusion in the Director\u2019s Chair<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d among the top 1,300 films from 2007 to 2019, more than 80% were directed by white men.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rao is cautious about statistics like these. While diversity behind the camera certainly matters, the content of the movie matters more. \u201cIf we&#8217;re honing in on storytelling, and the storytelling \u2014 the content that ends up on the big screen \u2014 is diverse, then I feel like these white men should also be given credit for that,\u201d he says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of who is telling the story, movies can be a comfortable, non-threatening way to explore another culture or an unfamiliar viewpoint.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThis world is a fascinating place,\u201d Rao says. \u201cThere are so many cultures, so many languages, so many kinds of people and races. You can spend your entire life learning about them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t let the learning end with the movie credits, urges Rao. Those championing diversity should also investigate what is behind the stories on the screen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt should be an ongoing, continuous learning process,\u201d he says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMake this a part of your learning experience. Make this a part of your personal growth experience, and then it will be a machine. You will want to learn and grow and engage and upgrade your knowledge.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the diverse stories you see at the movies have you eager to learn about other cultures and help others do the same, download our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/celebrate-diversity-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate Diversity Month Programming Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more easy and fun ways to celebrate diversity within your community, business, or organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/library\/%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8045 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-C-1024x85.png\" alt=\"Display ad for TDM Library. 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Start my free trial&quot;\" width=\"1024\" height=\"85\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-C-1024x85.png 1024w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-C-600x50.png 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-C-300x25.png 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-C-768x64.png 768w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-C.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/85;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amber Keister is a writer and editor who believes in the power of story to bring people together. Her work has appeared in Cary Magazine, The News &amp; Observer, and other local publications.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3366\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3366\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3366 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AbyRaoHeadshot-Filmmaker-300x250.jpg\" alt=\"Aby Rao headshot\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AbyRaoHeadshot-Filmmaker-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AbyRaoHeadshot-Filmmaker-600x499.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AbyRaoHeadshot-Filmmaker-1024x852.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AbyRaoHeadshot-Filmmaker-768x639.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AbyRaoHeadshot-Filmmaker.jpg 1500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/250;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3366\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aby Rao headshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Movies are an easy way to learn about cultures and customs that aren\u2019t your own, so what better way to close out Celebrate Diversity Month (a.k.a. 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