Oscars Snubs 2023: Ignoring Masterpieces of Black Cinema | 'The Woman King', 'NOPE', and 'Till'
The Woman King | Till | and NOPE
By: Adonis Armstrong
In the world of film, the Academy Awards are frequently seen as the extreme measure of success. However, in recent years, there have been a number of critically acclaimed black movies that have been snubbed for Oscars. Three outstanding cases from 2023 areThe Woman King, Nope, and Till, with particularly the extraordinary performance of Danielle Deadwyler standing out who starred in Till.
The snubbing of these movies is a reminder of the continuous issue of Hollywood's lack of representation and diversity. The Academy Awards have a long history of underrepresenting people of color, especially in the major categories. The disappointment to recognize the achievements of The Woman King, Nope, and Danielle Deadwyler is a missed opportunity to celebrate the commitments of black filmmakers, performing artists and to bring consideration to critical issues of race and history.
The Woman King
The Woman King is a historical drama that tells the story of the powerful female warriors of the Kingdom of Dahomey, who fought against French colonial forces in the 19th century. The film received rave reviews from critics, who praised its powerful performances, stunning visuals, and thought-provoking themes. Despite this, the film was not nominated for any Oscars, including in categories such as Best Picture, Best Director, or Best Actress. Also The Woman King was directed, co-produced by, and starred black women. A Black Director has never won Best Director and a Black woman has never been nominated. SELMA is still the only film directed by a Black woman to be nominated for Best Picture.
Another critically acclaimed black film that was snubbed for Oscars in 2023 is Nope, a science fiction drama that explores the intersection of race, power, and technology. The film was praised for its bold storytelling and its ability to tackle complex issues with nuance and insight. Despite its critical success, Nope was not nominated for any Oscars.
Finally, the Till movie was praised for its powerful performances, emotive storytelling, and their ability to capture the injustices of the past and the ongoing fight for racial equality. Notably, Danielle Deadwyler, who starred in the Till movie, was praised for her outstanding performance, yet was not nominated for any Oscars despite her critical success.
In conclusion, The Woman King, Nope, And Till are 3 cases of critically acclaimed black movies and performances that were snubbed for Oscars in 2023. Their exclusion from the awards is a reminder of the progressing issue of Hollywood's lack of representation and diversity. It is vital for the Academy to recognize the accomplishments of Black filmmakers and to bring attention to critical issues of race and history.
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