Movies That Cast Black Actors as Politicians and Sparked Real Debates

James Earl Jones plays Douglass Dilman, who unexpectedly becomes the first African American President after a national tragedy. The film examines the racial prejudice and political maneuvering that surface when the presidency falls to a Black man. As Dilman tries to lead from the Oval Office, he faces intense public and political scrutiny. Released in the early 1970s, the movie sparked discussions about whether a Black president was even conceivable at the time and how America would react.

Black Actors Who Forced Equal Pay Clauses Into Contracts

Denzel Washington became one of Hollywood’s most successful and highest-paid actors. His strong performances, especially in films like ‘Training Day,’ allowed him to negotiate for a share of a film’s profits, in addition to his regular salary. His agents consistently fought for contracts that recognized his status as a global box office draw. This push for fair compensation also helped open doors for other Black actors to achieve similar levels of financial success.

20 TV Shows From the 1970s That Are Completely Unwatchable Today

As a comedy fan, I recently checked out this old British sitcom about a college for foreign students learning English, and honestly, it hasn’t aged well. It pretty much only tries to get laughs by playing on stereotypes about different nationalities, and what might have been funny at the time now just feels…off. The jokes about misunderstandings due to language barriers get repeated constantly, and it just doesn’t land with modern sensibilities. It’s a good example of humor that really hasn’t stood the test of time.

TV Shows That Successfully Aged Up Black Child Stars

Marsai Martin started playing Diane Johnson when she was very young, and during her time on the show, she also became a successful producer in Hollywood. She’s officially the youngest person ever to be an executive producer, achieving this with the film ‘Little’ while still working on the series. The show gave her a great opportunity to learn about the production side of things, not just acting. Her journey from a funny and clever young character to a respected leader in the industry shows how much the show helped her grow professionally.

Amy Schumer Splits From Chris Fischer Among Speculation That Dramatic Weight Loss Caused Divorce

Schumer announced that she and her husband are separating, describing the split as friendly and emphasizing their commitment to co-parenting their son. In a message, she said they love each other and asked for privacy. She also directly addressed speculation that her recent weight loss contributed to the divorce, stating that wasn’t the reason and reiterating their continued love and respect for each other as a family.

Disney+ Cancels Gender-Swapped Reboot of 2003 Movie Series

The show was going to be reimagined with a teenage girl as the main character, focusing on her experiences at a detention camp instead of the original story’s male lead. Shay Rudolph was cast to play Hayley, the central character, and Greg Kinnear would have played the role of the camp’s warden.