Hooray for Hollywood! This isn’t just a war of aggression. Our obsession with the conflict and contribution to it are likely rooted in racism the same way it gets national attention when an affluent white girl goes missing. Please take a moment and self reflect on why you didn’t give a shit about Sierra Leon.
But not everyone is onboard with giving Zelenskyy more airtime. Last year, Oscars producer Will Packer nixed a Zelenskyy appearance. Sources say Packer expressed concerns that Hollywood was only showering Ukraine with attention because those affected by the conflict are white. By contrast, Hollywood has ignored wars around the globe that impact people of color, he argued.
Hollywood Gets it Right Again
But not everyone is onboard with giving Zelenskyy more airtime. Last year, Oscars producer Will Packer nixed a Zelenskyy appearance. Sources say Packer expressed concerns that Hollywood was only showering Ukraine with attention because those affected by the conflict are white. By contrast, Hollywood has ignored wars around the globe that impact people of color, he argued.
Hollywood Gets it Right Again
