Joaquin Phoenix used his best leading actor acceptance speech at the BAFTAs to criticize the lack of diversity among the nominated creators and performers this awards season.
Joaquin Phoenix urged the film industry to dismantle a"system of oppression" in an acceptance speech at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday.
Phoenix, who won the award for best leading actor for"Joker," criticized the lack of diversity among the nominated creators and performers this awards season, saying the issue could no longer be ignored. Joaquin Phoenix accepts his Leading Actor award for his performance in @jokermovie #EEBAFTAs #BAFTAs pic.twitter.com/1nK49CjrJo
— BAFTA February 2, 2020 Phoenix said that while he felt"honored" to be in attendance and appreciated the support from the BAFTA organization, he was"ashamed" that actors of color were not afforded the"same privilege.""I feel conflicted because so many of my fellow actors that are deserving don't have that same privilege. I think that we send a very clear message to people of color that you're not welcome here," Phoenix said.
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