Idris Elba slams mass censorship of racism in historic comedies – insisting the truth and free speech must come first
said that increasing diversity on screen can't be achieved by money alone, and to create real change, a strong strategy and targets need to be developed.with regards to racial sensitivity, and revealed he doesn't necessarily agree with censoring historic comedies which may now offend people.
"But I think, moving forward, people should know that freedom of speech is accepted, but the audience should know what they’re getting into.”after featuring white characters in blackface.
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