They throw in some Debbie Allen choreography, have Whitney Houston sing and try to pretend there's diversity in Hollywood. But not according to Hollywood. This white version of history makes me crazy. But even when an independent black filmmaker tries to correct the record with a serious film, don't count on the fickle black audience to come. That is the most disturbing thing about the prospect for black film.
Black people complain about black films, but nobody shows up to support a different type of film.
It is sometimes hard to blame studios for not wanting to make these films. I have been fortunate to have made 13 feature films in my first 13 years as a filmmaker. From the get-go, I have tried to build a body of work. The future of black cinema will be dependent on everybody working in front of and behind the camera, dedicating ourselves to building a strong body of work. By hook or crook, build a body of work.