David Oyelowo Says Black Actors Only Get Recognition For Being "Subservient"
The 38-year-old actor recently gave his opinion on why the Academy Awards chose not to nominate him for his portrayal of Martin Luther King in 'Selma.'
Many critics couldn't believe that the Academy Awards didn't nominate David Oyelowo for his portrayal of Martin Luther King in the critically acclaimed movie 'Selma,' and now the British actor isn't holding back when talking about being snubbed.
Oyelowo was very critical about Hollywood's history with black actors
The historical flick, which depicts Martin Luther King's campaign for equal voting rights with a march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1955, received two Oscar nominations for Best Picture and Best Original Song, but Oyelowo wasn't given a nod for Best Actor and he thinks this decision reflects how Hollywood treats black actors.
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