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By undermining the appeal and credibility of black characters, the show compromises the very idea of diversity and representation it sets to promote.

A melodrama about a 19th-century ballet dancer who makes an unfortunate career move by marrying a taciturn Cornish farmer. She soon longs for the bright lights of the big city and for the arms of her artist lover. Unfortunately, her husband is all too aware of this.
By undermining the appeal and credibility of black characters, the show compromises the very idea of diversity and representation it sets to promote.
The more biting satire is reserved for those on top of the power structure, such as the police, while those occupying lower levels are given more nuance and likability, even if they operate on the wrong side of the law. This principle gives Deep Cover its heart.
The newest in a long line of Cinderella adaptations, Amazon’s Cinderella (2021) prizes girlbossification above the very story it tries to adapt.
This indie short documentary archived the story of a staple rock band as well as an essential part of local history.
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