America Quote by Aunjanue Ellis

When you're a Black actress, the box that we often get put in is so small. And me being a dark-skinned Black actress, the…

— KiKi Layne

The acting world is tough. It's competitive - and even more so for women - but actually, for black female actresses, the issue isn't…

— Michaela Coel

People are getting tired of the same material; they want to see black girls as leads in movies. And I happen to be lucky…

— Amandla Stenberg

I think most actors go into the business thinking, 'I can play everything. Why can't I play a black woman? Just give me a…

— Eric McCormack

I'm not so fascinated by these ingenue roles. I tend to gravitate towards women in plays or shows or films that are more chaotic…

— Hari Nef

As a black actress you've got to work doubly hard. But it doesn't ever get me to the point where I give up on…

— Naturi Naughton

It's hard to find black roles that are just whimsical and fun and colorful. And I think, in many ways, that can be just…

— Amandla Stenberg

There still aren't enough[ roles for women of color]. And I'd say that's the case, not only for African-American women, but for all women…

— Jada Pinkett Smith

There’s something very important about films about black women and girls being made by black women. It’s a different perspective. It is a reflection…

— Ava DuVernay

I'm not interested in making all-black films - I come from a very diverse culture; I want to work with every type of person.…

— Idris Elba

People often ask me if I feel discriminated against as a black female director. I don't. I'm actually offered a ton of stuff. But…

— Gina Prince-Bythewood

All critics have the responsibility to tease out the social ideas and social problems in a movie. I don't feel an obligation to do…

— Wesley Morris