Oscar winner Richard Dreyfuss slammed the film academy for what he considers 'patronizing' diversity and inclusion efforts. 'They make me vomit,' he said.
To be eligible for best picture, a film must meet at least two standards across four categories: “Onscreen Representation, Themes and Narratives,” “Creative Leadership and Project Team,” “Industry Access and Opportunities” and “Audience Development.” Within each category are various criteria involving the inclusion of people in underrepresented groups, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people and those with cognitive or physical disabilities.
He continued: “And what are we risking? Are we really risking hurting people’s feelings? You can’t legislate that. And you have to let life be life. I’m sorry, I don’t think there’s a minority or a majority in the country that has to be catered to like that.”The 2023 Oscar nominations did not include any for Black performers in a leading role. Many point to the snubs of Viola Davis and Danielle Deadwyler.
“Am I being told that I will never have a chance to to play a Black man?,” asked Dreyfuss, who is also white. “Is someone else being told that if they’re not Jewish, they shouldn’t play the Merchant of Venice?”
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