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The Color of Change Debate: Hollywood Casting and Whitewashing

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Hollywood has a long history of casting white performers in roles representing Asian, Middle Eastern, Indigenous and other ethnic identities. Examples from different eras have prompted criticism about representation and access to roles.

Why casting became a cultural issue

Modern audiences and performers have increasingly questioned whether casting practices should reflect the identities represented on screen. Studios have responded differently depending on the production and period.

Explore more Hollywood industry history in the Hollywood archive.

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Imran Siddiqui
Imran Siddiqui is a journalist from Jalna, Maharashtra, with over 17 years of experience covering news, politics, education and social issues. He is the district representative for the Hindi daily Navbharat (earlier Lokmat Samachar), Publisher & Editor of NewsNation Online (Rashmi Media House) and editor of ImranJalna.com, an Islamic knowledge website. He is also a teacher.