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"Why aren't there films being made that tell ethnically diverse stories? Or why is it so impossible t..." — Teyonah Parris

Why aren't there films being made that tell ethnically diverse stories? Or why is it so impossible to allow a person of color to add their texture and their essence to a role that is not ethnically specific? I don't know why it's a novel or risky idea to consider making a film look like how our world actually looks today.
Teyonah Parris
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