Joaquin Phoenix calls out BAFTAs for lack of diversity during speech for Joker win
on Sunday, winning the BAFTA Leading Actor prize. In a powerful speech, he lambasted the lack of diversty in the 2020 BAFTA nominations, as all of theHe began his speech by saying that although he was honored by the awards show’s continued recognition of his career, not all actors had that same privilege.
He continued, saying “I don’t think anybody wants a hand out or preferential treatment, although that’s what we give ourselves every year. I think people just want to be appreciated and respected for their work.” “This is not a self-righteous condemnation, because I’m ashamed that I’m part of the problem. I’ve not done everything in my power to ensure that the sets I work on are inclusive,” he said.
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