Critic's Notebook: How Movies Like "The Help" Reinforce Hollywood's Race Problem

"The Help" Reinforces Hollywood's Race Problem

Nobody should be surprised by the dearth of minorities in contemporary media. On the surface, it’s a boring issue: Whether or not the stories of gay, black or women characters make their way into movies and television only becomes a central issue if specific industrial forces continue to keep them out.

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