Friday, May 2, 2014

'Belle' is diverse, female-led on and off camera

In this Saturday, April 26, 2014 photo, director Amma Asante, left, and British actress Gugu Mbatah-Raw pose for a portrait in promotion of their upcoming film, "Belle," in New York. Asante knows how hard it is to get a costume drama off the ground, especially when it stars a black female and is directed by one like her. For period piece “Belle,” Asante fought for diversity and the feminine eye in front of and behind the camera. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP) LOS ANGELES (AP) — British director Amma Asante knows how hard it is to get a costume drama off the ground — especially when it stars a black female newcomer and is directed by a black female with only one previous film to her credit.








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