Black women need to be in control of their own stories says screenwriter Misan Sagay – and that means hiring more black talent across all aspects of film and tvScreenwriter Misan Sagay doesn’t identify with the “sassy black women” portrayed in films and on television. “I beget never met a black woman who behaves like that. I wouldn’t know how to be sassy,” says the Anglo-Nigerian, a former A&E doctor. “The way black women are portrayed in film has never been in the hands of black women – until really very recently and so there are certain stereotypes people are comfortable with.” Related: BBC says Sun's claim that 'Auntie is anti-white' is 'utterly ridiculous' Related: Ava DuVernay: 'This patriarchy is often shocked when a black film does well' Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com