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Cross-Cultural Casting: Noteworthy For Hollywood, But Not Exactly New

Cross-Cultural Casting: Noteworthy For Hollywood, But Not Exactly New

FromConsider This from NPR


Cross-Cultural Casting: Noteworthy For Hollywood, But Not Exactly New

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Jul 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Jodie Turner-Smith in Anne Boleyn. Mindy Kaling in Scooby Doo. Dev Patel in The Green Knight, and last year's David Copperfield.It seems like Hollywood gatekeepers are opening up more traditionally white parts to other performers. But as NPR film critic Bob Mondello explains, cross-cultural casting isn't new — and it's always raised eyebrows. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Released:
Jul 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Every weekday afternoon, the hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you in 15 minutes. In participating regions, you'll also hear from local journalists about what's happening in your community.