'Why does it matter?' Bafta's new diversity plans DESTROYED by radio host in fiery rant
A RADIO host ripped into new regulation being introduced by Bafta, which could leave films like James Bond “too white” to win an award.
Julia Hartley-Brewer slams BAFTA diversity policy
TalkRadio’s Julia Hartley-Brewer erupted into a rant on Thursday after the UK’s film awards body said it plans to do more to help under-represented people get work in the film industry.
From 2019, Bafta will require entrants to satisfy diversity requirements and the regulations are intended to better represent the likes of women, disabled people, gay people and those of black and ethnic minority backgrounds within the business.
However, fierce talking Hartley-Brewer wasn’t having any of it on her final TalkRadio programme before New Years.
I have never wanted anyone to hire me because I’m a woman
“What difference does it make?” she questioned.
“I’m a white middle-class woman, I have never wanted anyone to hire me because I’m a woman.”
Under the plans, there are four criteria, of which each film must adhere to at least two.
Three of the standards include the diversity of the film-making team, work experience and production group’s outreach with the last asking films to include “meaningful representations of diversity”.
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There are suggestions that one of Britain’s most successful films, James Bond, would be too white, too male and too straight to pick up any prizes at the Bafta’s under the rules.
In 2012, Skyfall, with Daniel Craig as Bond, picked up a number of accolades, including two Oscars, two Grammys, and a pair of Bafta awards including “Best British film”.
Concluding her rant, Julia added: “I don’t think it helps the diversity issue. I would never accept a job because I’m a woman, I find that offensive.
“I don’t hear about the lack of white working class men working in nursing.”