Variety: When Frances McDormand introduced the wider world to the phrase “inclusion rider” during the 2018 Oscars, it had an effect almost immediately. Weeks later, the production companies of Michael B. Jordan, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, and Paul Feig were among those jumping on board, saying they would adhere to the riders’ mandate to include certain percentages of employees from traditionally marginalized groups. Endeavor’s Ari Emanuel even wrote a memo supporting inclusion riders.
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With the introduction of the phrase inclusion rider, I think its important to acknowledge that this phrase should apply to many more groups than just the usual tokens that are depicted in Hollywood and on Broadway. This article brings up a very important point of inclusion, that if one goes out of their way to cast and portray actors of color and LGBT characters, we can further the industry much more than just including casual tokens. A great example of this template being followed is seen in the 2018 blockbuster hit, Love Simon, where the plot revolves around an extremely relatable closeted gay character and his diverse friends. The film also has an actor of color portraying the romantic counterpart, which is something that usually isn't talked about in most LGBT films. If this template is followed, even the most white washed of movies have the ability to be inclusive and of importance to the progression of the world.
This is why I can not understand it when people do not crave the inclusion of minorities in their film or theatre projects. There is noting more boring than a show or process created entirely by one closed group of people. Different life experiences and diversity are what makes shows intriguing and gives them depth. There is no way a story can be written entirely by white people that adequately encapsulates the life and personality of a character who is also a minority, because they have no way of knowing what all that entails. Brining in more people of color, more women, more lgbt people will improve any project, guaranteed. I have no doubt about that. Which means everyone, including white people benefit from minorities being a part of the process. After all, rising tides raise all boats. You do not gain anything from putting others down, and you gain everything from bringing people up with you.
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