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In what seemed an appropriate show of support to the criticism by cine lovers on the instances of racial prejudice in the industry, actor Joaquin Phoenix lambasted the 'systemic racism' currently prevailing in the industry, while accepting his Best Actor statuette during the BAFTA Awards ceremony on Sunday.
In his critical speech, he pointed out that while he felt "honored" with the recognition from the British Film Academy, he also felt "conflicted" as actors of his stature failed to get the necessary and worthy recognition for their performances. The British Academy received flak over two weeks ago, as its nominations list contained only white actors and actresses, while it snubbed performers of color. Cynthia Erivo, Awkwafina, Antonio Banderas and Jennifer Lopez were some of the performers from diverse backgrounds, who had been snubbed for their acclaimed performances in the past year. The Academy had also failed to recognise women directors in their nominee list.
"I think that we send a very clear message to people of color that you're not welcome here," Phoenix said. "I think that's the message that we're sending to people that have contributed so much to our medium and our industry and in ways that we benefit from."
Joaquin Phoenix admitted that he was "part of the problem", as he pointed out,"I haven't done everything in my power to ensure that the sets I work on are inclusive."
He added, " I think it's more than just having sets that are multicultural. We have to do the hard work to truly understand systemic racism."
Phoenix called on the acting community to address and battle the issue of lack of ethnic diversity in the industry. "I think it is the obligation of the people that have created and perpetuate and benefit from a system of oppression to be the ones that dismantle it. So that's on us," he exhorted.
Phoenix received his BAFTA for Best Actor for his portrayal of Arthur Fleck, the mentally depressed loner dons the mask of the Clown Prince of Gotham, in Todd Phillips's Joker. He had also received the Golden Globe for his performance, having also bagged a Oscar nomination nod for the ceremony on the 9th of February.
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In his critical speech, he pointed out that while he felt "honored" with the recognition from the British Film Academy, he also felt "conflicted" as actors of his stature failed to get the necessary and worthy recognition for their performances. The British Academy received flak over two weeks ago, as its nominations list contained only white actors and actresses, while it snubbed performers of color. Cynthia Erivo, Awkwafina, Antonio Banderas and Jennifer Lopez were some of the performers from diverse backgrounds, who had been snubbed for their acclaimed performances in the past year. The Academy had also failed to recognise women directors in their nominee list.
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| Joaquin Phoenix speaks as he receives his BAFTA award |
Joaquin Phoenix admitted that he was "part of the problem", as he pointed out,"I haven't done everything in my power to ensure that the sets I work on are inclusive."
He added, " I think it's more than just having sets that are multicultural. We have to do the hard work to truly understand systemic racism."
Phoenix called on the acting community to address and battle the issue of lack of ethnic diversity in the industry. "I think it is the obligation of the people that have created and perpetuate and benefit from a system of oppression to be the ones that dismantle it. So that's on us," he exhorted.
Phoenix received his BAFTA for Best Actor for his portrayal of Arthur Fleck, the mentally depressed loner dons the mask of the Clown Prince of Gotham, in Todd Phillips's Joker. He had also received the Golden Globe for his performance, having also bagged a Oscar nomination nod for the ceremony on the 9th of February.
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