- SKU: 9781788405492
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Hollywood Blackout: The Battle for Inclusion at the Oscars - Hardcover
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by Ben Arogundade (Author)
A Hollywood history told from the perspective of those that fought for diversity, inclusion and acknowledgement
On 29 February 1940, African American actor Hattie McDaniel became the first person of color, and the first Black woman, to win an Academy Award. The moment marked the beginning of Hollywood's reluctant move toward diversity and inclusion. Since then, minorities and women have struggled to attain Academy Awards recognition within a system designed to discriminate against them. For the first time, Hollywood Blackout reveals the untold story of their tumultuous journey from exclusion to inclusion; from segregation to celebration. Author Ben Arogundade interweaves the experiences of Black actors and filmmakers with those of Asians, Latinos, South Asians, indigenous peoples and women. Throughout the decades their progression to the Oscars podium has been galvanized by defiant boycotts, civil rights protests and social media activism such as #OscarsSoWhite. Whether you are a film fan, history lover or diversity advocate, Hollywood Blackout is the quintessential choice for all those who wish to know the real story of Hollywood, the Oscars and the talents who fought to make change.Author Biography
Ben Arogundade is an award-winning author, journalist and broadcaster from London. His writing has featured in The Times, The Guardian, The Evening Standard, Elle and GQ, among others. He has authored and edited 12 works of fiction and non-fiction, including Black Beauty: A History and a Celebration, which was honored by the New York Public Library and adapted into a three-part BBC documentary. He also writes and presents radio shows for the BBC World Service.
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