The Oscars have announced some diversity
representation rules for “Best Picture” Oscar, as explained in the New York
Times by Nicole Sperling.
The most visible provision might be at least one major
or major supporting role be not white.
But an alternative includes up to 30% of other characters from
underrepresented groups, which can include LGBTQ. But a cis white gay character probably would
not be perceived by audiences as meeting the standard because of being part of
the establishment. It would be
interesting to ponder “Call Me By Your Name” in this regard. It could be controversial when straight men
play gay characters, but maybe not “cis” characters. The full standards don’t take effect until
2024.
A sensitive issue occurs in a male LGBT film is a white
character is attracted only to other cis white males. There are anthropological reasons why this
happens.
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