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Is Nollywood Rivaling 'black' Hollywood?! by itsme2(m): 6:31pm On Sep 29, 2011 |
Nollywood would definately go places, though its been making important strides towards this, but with better planning and investment. It would def make us proud! Read on, Taraji P. Henson’s twitter rant last week is definitely an indication that something is amiss in Hollywood when it comes to earned recognition for black actresses. After being subbed from appearing along with her “Person of Interest” co-stars on TV Guide’s cover, Henson tweeted: “WOW!!!! TV Guide is NOT including me on the cover with my cast members……, I am the female lead of a 3 member cast and I’m not included on the cover!!!!!! Do you see the shit I have to deal with in this business…, I cram to understand!!!!” As controversial as Henson’s tweet may have been, considering the fact that she scored a role on a much-anticipated show on a major network, it certainly brought to light frustrations that clearly a lot of actresses of color seem to share in an industry that is still struggling to figure out how to be politically correct and creative at the same time. But this thread doesn’t run true in Nollywood; in fact, it’s quite the opposite. Nollywood is Africa’s answer to America’s elite film industry — without all the money and power, which is still a work in progress. However, there are plenty of opportunities to flex your acting muscles and bite into juicier roles as a black actress when you are cast in a Nollywood film. The Nollywood film industry originated in Nigeria and was inspired by the dramatic nature — almost Shakespearean quality — of the TV soaps. Someone had the ingenious idea to translate the popularity of the Nigerian primetime soaps to the big screen, and so far, it’s paying off. The Nollywood film industry is currently flourishing. It’s the second largest film industry in the world and annually produces more films than the U.S. — just slightly less than the booming Bollywood (Indian) industry. The only glitch? Bootleg DVDs, which is ultimately hampering the financial capabilities of the talented filmmakers, churning out numerous movies yearly. Actresses Nia Long and Kimberly Elise have both caught the Nollywood fever, and earlier this year, were cast in“ Tie That Binds,” a film by acclaimed Ghanaian film director Leila Djansi. Their roles are both challenging and vital to the shape of the film. And their visual factor is quite high. Compared to the state of affairs in Hollywood, it’s hard to ignore the roadblocks that black actresses have been struggling with for quite sometime in order to make an enduring impact in the world of film and television. Yes, we have made some strides — thanks to the talents of actresses like Angela Bassett, Viola Davis, Taraji P. Henson, and Halle Berry to name a few. But despite all that progress, there is still that sense of wasted talent and unfulfilled career goals. Angela Bassett, an Oscar- nominated actress with an impeccable film career, finally had to succumb to the Tyler Perry movie factory, and Viola Davis did a great job in the summer hit, The Help. But after seeing her in supporting roles, it would be nice to watch her carry a movie for once, considering her wealth of talent. I can definitely picture a scenario where Nollywood and Hollywood will merge, and black American actresses follow the footsteps of Nia Long and Kimberly Elise — embracing an environment like Nollywood where their talent is celebrated, and they are given the opportunity to shine. Won’t that be refreshing? *forgv any typo, it was lost in transit* |
Re: Is Nollywood Rivaling 'black' Hollywood?! by itsme2(m): 6:47pm On Sep 29, 2011 |
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Re: Is Nollywood Rivaling 'black' Hollywood?! by Orikinla(m): 8:31pm On Sep 29, 2011 |
The big studios in Hollywood favour White actors more than Black actors and they deliberately rate their own White actors than the blacks. The African American must refuse the white superiority complex and pool their resources to set up their own studios like Tyler Perry to break all the white barriers erected against them. They should break new grounds beyond Hollywood. |
Re: Is Nollywood Rivaling 'black' Hollywood?! by itsme2(m): 10:55pm On Sep 29, 2011 |
^^^^you r rite about blacks being discrimated against in hollywood to some extent, considering the fact that the big guns in hollywood are majorly whites *stands to b correctd though* however do u think somewhat of a 'collabo' btw african americans and their nollywood counterpart would b beneficial to us, considering the naija factor. |
Re: Is Nollywood Rivaling 'black' Hollywood?! by iice(f): 3:56am On Sep 30, 2011 |
Majority of the black actors can't even act, and those who show a smidgen of ability aren't even constant. Besides those crappy hood movies are no help. I'm not even concerned about her not appearing on TV guide. Because most of the time she is referred to as the Oscar nominated actress. She is one of the few i think has a good range. But since i'm not one for actresses. . .i don't really care. Even white hollywood has it's problems afterall majority of their really good actors aren't even American (One i concur with anyway). Wasn't that the hoopla of the lead roles of superheroes that went on screen this year and are coming up next year? Only one American had the role, not even the role of Superman was given to an American. As for Nollywood. . .lmao @ it going places. Maybe in 10yrs (I'm being generous). I suppose you're talking about their stars and not their movies per se. |
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