by the Black TV & Film Collective. It is addressed to the industry as a whole, and calls on people to “banish” their weak excuses and empower more BAME producers. A-list stars such as Idris Elba, Olivia Colman, Emilia Clarke and Chiwetel Ejiofor are among its 5,000 supporters.helped spearhead the letter alongside friends and colleagues including comedian Meera Syal. It was opened up to white signatories after there was a feeling that change “should be a collaborative” endeavor.
“I think people who historically haven’t made diverse films are signing, in a way to pledge to make changes,” Parti told Deadline. “I’ve had emails from white producers this morning saying, ‘We’ve read your letter and we’d love to talk to you.’ I need to figure out how we can help. But I also hope the demands are simple enough for people to take and use.”
She added: “There’s a confidence now to say that this is not acceptable… I feel like change is coming.”
Isn't Britain like 98% white? If they had one or 2 shows , that ought do it, right?