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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.

Released on Disney+ during the pandemic, this musical tells the story of founding father Alexander Hamilton and depicts the formation of the United States with a diverse cast.

Seeing that the film was essentially his first big, mainstream feature, and with garnering a leading role — portraying the revolutionary ball-player Jackie Robinson — Boseman, without question, delivered a performance that is still so incredibly moving, respectful, genuine, and true to the core of his obviously sincere, artistic heart; and with that, it is indeed so saddening to see him pass.

Ester Shapiro who flees the only home she has ever known to start a new life in Berlin.

This list was made with the intention of celebrating comedic craft and a love of seeing more women of colour and newcomers on the scene.

Barry Jenkins' masterpiece holds up as the story of a lifetime centered on the intersection of Blackness and gay identity.