What a triumphant win for Steve McQueen, last night, for his “12 Years a Slave.” Let us hope that more black filmmakers will advance in their craft and career and reach their place in the sun some day, too (Lee Daniels and Ryan Coogler of “Fruitvale Station” have been leading the charge). The international film industry is rather too homogeneous, color-wise, so last night’s mega-win for the ... more >
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12 YEARS A SLAVE CROWNED AT ACADEMY AWARDS
It's the first time a black filmmaker gets the top nod
Full list of the winners included below