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Selma

How Tessa Thompson Became A Modern Marvel

At a time when Hollywood is finally developing the kinds of projects for actors of color that had traditionally been out of reach, Tessa Thompson’s ascent to the A-list isn’t just welcome — it’s necessary. How can she embody this pivotal cultural moment without being defined by it?

Anita Badejo

Ava DuVernay's Barbie Is The Most Important One Ever

By selling a doll in the likeness of the Selma director, Mattel has given creative license to a generation of young girls. "People have really been kind talking about why they are embracing this doll, but it's certainly not about me. It's about the image," DuVernay told BuzzFeed News exclusively.

Jarett Wieselman

The Young Actor Who Isn’t Afraid To Say No

Following breakout roles in Dear White People and Selma, the actor continues to seek out unconventional characters of style and substance, just like her role in Creed.

Jarett Wieselman

Who Will Win, And Who Should Win, At This Year's Oscars

BuzzFeed News Senior Film Reporter Adam B. Vary gives his predictions for who will take home the gold at the very confusing 87th Academy Awards, and BuzzFeed News Film Critic Alison Willmore picks her favorites for who most deserves to win.

Adam B. Vary

"Selma" Star David Oyelowo Speaks Out Against Hollywood's Ingrained Racism Problem

"We, as black people, have been celebrated more for when we are subservient, when we are not being leaders or kings or being in the center of our own narrative driving it forward," said the actor, who was surprisingly not nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Emily Orley

The Oscars Are Really White, And It's Not Surprising

Selma was snubbed in the acting and directing categories, and the fact that one film was left bearing the burdens of diversity in this year's awards race — the whitest in nearly 20 years — is a big problem. A BuzzFeed Entertainment conversation.

Alison Willmore

The Rise Of The Black British Actor In America

Due to a lack of opportunity in their home countries, black British actors are finding success — and meatier roles — telling Black American stories, sometimes even iconic ones. For David Oyelowo, who plays Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, this is one of those transformative moments.

Kelley L. Carter

How The Most Important Movie Of The Year Came To Be

Originally, Selma focused on President Lyndon B. Johnson, until director Ava DuVernay stepped in. “I wasn’t interested in telling the story of a white savior,” she told BuzzFeed News.

Kelley L. Carter

The "Selma" Cast Wore "I Can't Breathe" T-Shirts To Their Premiere

Co-writer and director Ava DuVernay and many cast members showed their support for Eric Garner and Mike Brown at the New York premiere of Selma, a film that sheds light on another massive civil rights movement in the United States.

Emily Orley

35 Movies You Will Be Talking About This Awards Season

From biopics about scientists to biopics about civil rights leaders to biopics about women trekking through the wilderness, here are the most likely contenders for the 2014 season.

Adam B. Vary
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