Able Quote by Viola Davis

“It would be great to bust through and make history. But what's more important is the opportunity to continue to get roles that are complicated and wonderful, to be a part of the narrative and to get to do what our counterparts are able to do. It doesn't just stop at holding an award.”

Viola Davis

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I started a production company out of necessity, the need for great narratives for actors of color.

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