Sterling K Brown wants American Fiction to 'shift the needle' on black representation
by Naomi Clarke
Mar 09, 2024
3 minutes
Oscar nominee Sterling K Brown has said he hopes his new film American Fiction will help to “shift the needle” on how black people are viewed.
Cord Jefferson’s comedic satire follows exasperated black author Thelonious “Monk” Ellison, played by Jeffrey Wright, who jokingly writes a book under a pseudonym that plays up to racial stereotypes to make a point, only to find publishers offering the biggest advance he has ever seen.
Brown is nominated for the best supporting actor Oscar for his portrayal of
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