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Changing the Narrative: Reflecting Race on Screen in Entertainment

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Explore the challenges and opportunities in diversifying the entertainment industry in this 59-minute conference talk from The Aspen Institute. Delve into topics such as reaching diverse audiences, promoting authenticity, and fostering empathy through storytelling. Examine the current state of representation in television and film, discussing the importance of diverse voices in writers' rooms, production teams, and on-screen talent. Learn about initiatives to promote inclusivity, including studio diversity reports and efforts to expand the talent pipeline. Consider the impact of socioeconomic factors and intersectionality on representation in media. Gain insights into how entertainment companies are adapting their traditional models to reflect the nation's diversity and meet the demands of a changing audience landscape.

Syllabus

Introduction
Monkeypaw
Motion Picture Association
Reaching Diverse Audiences
Too Much Content
Authenticity
We Are
The One Person in the Room
How to Promote Empathy
Studio Diversity Reports
Changing the Boxes
Socioeconomics
The Key
Diversity
Getting more people into the pipeline
Is the premise true
Intersectionality

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The Aspen Institute

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