Lin-Manuel Miranda Apologizes for ‘In the Heights’ Colorism.
On Monday, Lin-Manuel Miranda took to social media to issue a public apology for his recent movie, ‘In the Heights.’.
The film has been at the center of controversy in recent days.
The film has been at the center of controversy in recent days.
Many have pointed out a severe lack of dark-skinned Afro-Latino representation.
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Many have pointed out a severe lack of dark-skinned Afro-Latino representation.
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Many have pointed out a severe lack of dark-skinned Afro-Latino representation.
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I’m seeing the discussion around Afro-Latino representation in our film this weekend and it is clear that many in our dark-skinned Afro-Latino community don’t feel sufficiently represented within it, particularly among the leading roles, Lin-Manuel Miranda, via Twitter.
Miranda acknowledged the “hurt and frustration over colorism” and apologized for falling short.
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I can hear the hurt and frustration over colorism, of feeling still unseen in the feedback.
I hear that without sufficient dark-skinned Afro-Latino representation, the work feels extractive of the community we wanted so much to represent with pride and joy, Lin-Manuel Miranda, via Twitter.
In trying to paint a mosaic of this community, we fell short.
I’m truly sorry, Lin-Manuel Miranda, via Twitter.
He went on to thank people for their “honest feedback” and promise he was dedicated to “learning and evolving.” .
I’m learning from the feedback, I thank you for raising it, and I’m listening … I’m dedicated to the learning and evolving we all have to do to make sure we are honoring our diverse and vibrant community.
, Lin-Manuel Miranda, via Twitter
