This British Actor Completely Missed The Point

David Oyelowo recently responded to the ongoing conversation about British and African actors playing iconic African-American figures.

The problem?

We don't think he was answering the criticism people were actually making.

In this discussion, we break down:

David Oyelowo's comments on Godfrey's podcast
the Druski skit that sparked renewed debate
diaspora tensions between African-Americans and Africans abroad
Martin Luther King, Bass Reeves, Harriet Tubman, and historical casting
and whether some conversations are being dismissed instead of genuinely addressed.

We also discuss:

representation in Hollywood
casting opportunities
the role of British actors in Black American stories
and why these conversations seem to keep repeating themselves.

At what point do we stop talking around the criticism and start addressing it directly?

Let us know where you stand in the comments.

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