When It Comes to Film and Television, Multicultural Audiences Want Representation On- and Off-screen
Today, multicultural audiences have an increasing influence on how mainstream films and television shows are created and shaped. Future success in the United States entertainment business is dependent not just on which tales are told, but also on how these stories are developed and who is engaged – from concept through execution, promotion, and distribution. There are early signs of a change in the tide of popular culture production, and more authentic multicultural narratives and characters are becoming part of the broader mainstream. Representation in Hollywood Is Facing a Moment of Truth Even though the United States is a multicultural…