Did a search, don't believe this has been posted on gaf yet, I just saw it myself.
New Photos Of Zoe Saldana In Full Nina Simone Regalia Surface; Convinced?
Clearly in dark make-up (Blackface?) Looks like they also gave her a nose prosthetic. Not even really necessary, Saldana doesn't have a "traditional European nose" really...is this a fucking joke?
All of this, instead of just casting someone that actually looked more similar to the real Nina. I understand that plenty of roles require people to change their appearance in tons of different ways...but this whole thing just feels like they're taking the piss, especially considering that she just should not have been cast in this role.
And of course, when it bombs, our community will have to hear shit about "See, we made a movie for you guys but you didn't support it!"
I didn't
ax for this.
Our marginalization in the media and society at large feels like an all time high (Yes, even with Obama). Mid-budget movies in general are dying. Disney doesn't fuck with us. No presence in the indie scene. Other groups have that "token diversity spot" now. I feel like things are just getting worse and worse. It's fucking over. Please support
Flight guys.