In this episode, we discuss ethnic representation in casting.
Participants: Yassine, Ishmael, Sultan
Links:
The Value of "True" Diversity in Media (Yassine Meskhout)
History or fiction? Fact check ‘Bridgerton’s historical storylines here (Film Daily)
Now you know why they didn't remake The Dambusters (YouTube)
To Make Orchestras More Diverse, End Blind Auditions (NYT)
The Great Ginger Erasure...who will be next? (Reddit)
Whoopi Goldberg Perfectly Described The Importance Of Uhura In Star Trek (Screen Rant)
Stonewall: A Butch Too Far (An Historian Goes to the Movies)
Ten Canoes Trailer (YouTube)
Atanarjuat - The Fast Runner (YouTube)
Also, during the episode Ishmael mentions Idris Elba cast in the titular role of a King Arthur adaptation. Before you get TOO excited, know that was a case of mistaken recollection. We regret the error and the needlessly soiled panties.
Recorded 2022-01-08 | Uploaded 2022-01-23
E028: Multi Ethnic Casting