The Shame 

An indie production of a romantic drama with a country-western feel meant to explore lost love.

Movies also have the ability to make the audience think deeper about an issue that plagues society. "Blindspotting" does that without shying away from the intense reality of police brutality and racial discrimination.

Hiring bias is something that's rampant in all industries (even unconscious bias). But writing a script totally neutral not only opens the door for more diverse actors, but also for characters that are people first. 

When Eddie Palmer is released from prison he returns home and he meets Sam, soon becoming his primary caregiver.

"There is something going on between us that I cannot unravel."

Disney has kept its word and allowed a new generation of Black and/or African storytellers to tell their own original stories. The question remains, will the public keep their word?