There's a belonging problem in Hollywood. Who dictates who belongs? The very body who dictates that looks all one way.
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Especially when we're dealing with issues of race, culture, identity, and history, the time has passed for the 'white savior' holding the black person's hand through their own history.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote critiques the notion of the 'white savior' in addressing racial and cultural issues, advocating for self-empowerment.
Ava Duvernay emphasizes that in discussions about race, culture, and identity, it is no longer acceptable for those from privileged backgrounds to assume a savior role over marginalized communities. Instead, it calls for recognizing and supporting the agency of individuals within those communities to reclaim and understand their own histories.
Themes
RaceIdentityHistoryEmpowermentCultureSaviorAgency
In practice
Example use cases
During a panel discussion on diversity, this quote can be used to highlight the importance of understanding individual histories.
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