During the recent Santa Barbara International Film Festival, David spoke on his Best Actor snub for his portrayal of Martin Luther King, Jr. saying:
"We, as black people, have been celebrated more for when we are subservient, when we are not being leaders or kings or being at the center of our own narrative."talking with The Hollywood Reporter he said:
He directed criticism at both the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the larger film industry for, historically, out of "white guilt," telling stories about black people only through the eyes of white protagonists, saying, "So you have a very nice white person who holds black people's hands through their own narrative."Meanwhile, the Nigerian/British star is carrying on about his career. He's circling a Disney project called “Queen of Katwe" and the film "Americanah", both alongside Lupita Nyong'o.
Highlight of feautured stars
Felicity Jones, a best-actress nominee for her performance as Jane Hawking in The Theory of Everything.
David Oyelowo, star of best-picture nominee Selma.
Benedict Cumberbatch, a best-actor nominee for his performance as Alan Turing in The Imitation Game.
Sienna Miller, star of best-picture nominee American Sniper as well as Foxcatcher.
Miles Teller, star of best-picture nominee Whiplash.
Oscar Isaac, star of National Board of Review winner A Most Violent Year.
Channing Tatum, star of Foxcatcher, which received five Oscar nominations including best director.
Amy Adams, four-time Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner for Big Eyes.
Reese Witherspoon, who is Oscar-nominated alongside her Wild co-star Laura Dern.
Eddie Redmayne, a best-actor nominee for his performance as Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything.
Photogs: Annie Leibovitz
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