GOOD Representation Matters | Colorism and Casting

When it comes to race, there’s a fine line between real life identification and onscreen representation.

Note: The director of The New Mutants is JOSH Boone, not John. Sorry, all white names sound the same to me.

TIMESTAMPS:
Intro 0:00 - 0:11
Colorism and Casting 0:12
Colorism and Diversity 3:57
Appropriation and Miscasting 5:23
Half White Asian Representation 7:03
Conclusion + Next video topic! 8:45

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