After winning Oscar, writer Cord Jefferson says that there is an audience for new & different depictions of Black people in the film industry

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Best Adapted Screenplay | 'American Fiction' | Cord Jefferson | Oscars 2024 Press Room Speech​

Mar 10, 2024
Best Adapted Screenplay 'American Fiction' winner Cord Jefferson speaking to acclaimed press moments after Oscar win

He was asked questions from EURweb and Axios

 

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I remember when most depictions of Black folk were being overly aggressive and hostile.



But, I am gonna have to get around to watching American Fiction. It is on my list but I just haven't had enough time lately to watch it.