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In terms of quantity, this has been a strong year for Black female leads.
While it may not be reflected at year’s end when many critics groups and other organizations are hardly recognizing the works of many, with the exception of Regina Hall, but from the various festivals around the world to theatrical releases and streaming platforms, there were at least 30 or more films that featured Black actresses in lead roles in 2018.
From studio thrillers to indie films, there were plenty of genres that were highlighted where the performances showcased the range of many.
There is still a lot of work to be done. Oscar winner Viola Davis, after becoming the first African-American to win an Emmy for best actress in a drama in 2015, stated, “The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity.”
So far, in the Academy Awards’ 90 year history, Halle Berry (2001) is the ONLY Black woman to have won an Oscar for Best Actress out of the 11 Black women ever nominated. That’s 11 out of 450 in total. Hopefully, in time, some of these actresses will be starring in films that merit consideration and more than one.
Among the 2018 highlights...
~BLACKFILM.COM
Read The List Here: https://www.blackfilm.com/read/2018/12/a-salute-to-the-black-female-leads-of-2018-films/
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