Is ethnic diversity in our fantasy stories a good thing? (A Midnight Musings Short Take)
Apr 11, 2022 ·
32m 47s
Did the lack of ethnic diversity in genre entertainment affect our understanding and appreciation of that entertainment? Are creators and producers missing an opportunity by not presenting an ethnically diverse...
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Did the lack of ethnic diversity in genre entertainment affect our understanding and appreciation of that entertainment? Are creators and producers missing an opportunity by not presenting an ethnically diverse cast from the onset?
These are the questions MIDNIGHT MUSINGS co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Rrr Mmmm, and Lael Rockwell explore in this segment from their February 20, 2022 show.
The conversation was driven by the decision to include non-white characters in the Lord of the Rings prequel series being produced for Amazon Prime.
RMB, Lael, and Rrr Mmmm discuss the background of the source materials, the creators' intentions, outside factors that might influence casting decisions like this, and, ultimately, whether it's a good idea from a story perspective.
ABOUT MIDNIGHT MUSINGS
Join co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Lael Rockwell and Rrrr Mmm as they take a closer look at social and cultural issues affecting the world of genre entertainment in all its forms - film, television, literature and art. These are enjoyable, thought-provoking discussions and you’re welcome to join in when they stream live every Friday evening at 9pm PST (midnight on the East Coast).
This is a short take from MIDNIGHT MUSINGS Episode #3 which originally streamed live on YouTube on February 20, 2022. Total runtime is 0:32:47.
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These are the questions MIDNIGHT MUSINGS co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Rrr Mmmm, and Lael Rockwell explore in this segment from their February 20, 2022 show.
The conversation was driven by the decision to include non-white characters in the Lord of the Rings prequel series being produced for Amazon Prime.
RMB, Lael, and Rrr Mmmm discuss the background of the source materials, the creators' intentions, outside factors that might influence casting decisions like this, and, ultimately, whether it's a good idea from a story perspective.
ABOUT MIDNIGHT MUSINGS
Join co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett, Lael Rockwell and Rrrr Mmm as they take a closer look at social and cultural issues affecting the world of genre entertainment in all its forms - film, television, literature and art. These are enjoyable, thought-provoking discussions and you’re welcome to join in when they stream live every Friday evening at 9pm PST (midnight on the East Coast).
This is a short take from MIDNIGHT MUSINGS Episode #3 which originally streamed live on YouTube on February 20, 2022. Total runtime is 0:32:47.
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