“Awards season is a very dirty time in Hollywood,” he tells EW.
“One of the thingsSelmawas accused of was inaccuracy over truth.
Oyelowo is introducingSelmaonTurner Classic MoviesSunday, Feb. 20, making its premiere on the connection.
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“But really to think about the collaborative nature of filmmaking and the history of Black collaboration through filmmaking.
That’s something that viewers will really get some insights into.”
“That solidarity is so crucial,” he adds.
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“These things are always urgent,” says Stewart of her decision to programSelma.
“I don’t know that it’s more urgent.
One of the things that is most important aboutSelmais that it is a model for current activists.
He felt intimidated by the role, but ultimately called to play it.
“That was just one of those instances where it happened.
It hasn’t happened before or since in quite the same way.”
“That film ignited something in [all of us who worked on it],” he adds.
I remember saying this at the time, and I feel so blessed I realized it then.
That’s an amazing thing to know in the moment.”
you might’t play an icon.”
But what about Malcolm X?
A controversial figure in the movement often set in opposition to Dr. King for his more fiery approach.
“Every time I have a tough role to play, I watchMalcolm X,” he admits.
I’m not even kidding.
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