Actor Joaquin Phoenix Calls Out Hollywood's 'Systemic Racism' In BAFTA Speech

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In a speech at the British Academy Film Awards last night, after winning the leading actor award for his role in Joker, Joaquin Phoenix used his acceptance speech to draw attention to the lack of diversity and inclusion in the industry.
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@reedbeans3653 4 года назад

They started looking real uncomfortable out there n the audience.

@KingofgraceSARA 4 года назад

Those pigs were squirming.

@mysteryof7 4 года назад

Real quick!

@reedbeans3653 4 года назад

They just clap because that’s what’s suppose to happen. Ha

@henriettaparks586 4 года назад

THEY SHOULD FEEL UNFORTABLE!! ITS THE TRUTH!!! THE POWERS TO BE MADE IT THAT WAY!!! ITS A START!!

@sulsimsn0579 4 года назад

Good

@dolemitetcs8598 4 года назад

The BAFTAs ARE the British Oscars. Him saying it there is just as important as him saying it in the US. Racism is a global issue and let's not forget he said it on the biggest platform in a country that is so racist that they ran a biracial woman out of the country for marrying one of their princes. The brits needed to hear that. And also, let's try thinking a little more globally. Just because something happens outside of America doesn't mean it doesn't matter.

@colinout6535 4 года назад

There seems on the face of it more open racism in America ,but from my experiences in Angoland/England ,they are very skilful at hiding their racism and as a result of our intergenerational mental conditioning ,we all to often fall foul in believing our open enemy ,the native Americans said it best (WHITE MAN SPEAK WITH FORK TONGUE).

@patriciagrant8163 4 года назад

Travis Simpson; Your comments is so true. I live here in the UK and I can tell you they're all racist,from the royal family to the ordinary white people. They don't like when you call them out about racism you're accuse of using the race card. The whole world can see the way they treated Meghan prince Harry's wife. The media shows how racist the uk is,you just have to look at the racism against her. They just used her to make the world think that the UK is diverse and not racist, thats a load of BS. The fact that they claim prince Harry and his wife' were the worst thing to happen to the royal and not the alleged pedophile prince Andrew, tells you everything. Notice how the queen make sure she is seen supporting him, the media over here hardly cover the story about him, but instead praise him for being the queens rock tells you all you need to know.

@mxchic05 4 года назад

patricia grant 👏🏾

@mxchic05 4 года назад

💯! We need to get out of our bubble! The USA is not the world 🌎.

@poetessaamiinah8273 4 года назад

I absolutely agree!

@markporter9050 4 года назад

To hear that from Joaquin. That’s has to be on his mind for a while!!!

@jackblackens3173 4 года назад

Mark Porter must have been

@mxchic05 4 года назад

Angel Johnson exactly!

@gregsoberal7473 4 года назад

He's Puerto Rican don't call him white it's offensive

@stubbornbrooklynlogic5634 4 года назад

Where TF do y'all want him to give this speech at, a KKK rally?? England was the perfect platform for his speech. His message was aired on an international scale, and yes, it's being heard Stateside too...

@mfax1000 4 года назад

Lol...screaming. never satisfied

@polifonyann 4 года назад

For real. Waiting on......never mind

@arthurhogan8849 4 года назад

STuBBs ThaHat59 :Right. And how many years ago was it, Clint Eastwood ' come talkin' bout" there's a whole lot of talking going on" about the very thing Joaqhim is voicing. Eastwood, who did his Chair scene slam of Obama. Let's not forget Whoopy making some silly cracks when she hosted the A.A. All about money and your career being on the line. Joachim is as big a star as it gets; he took a hiatus from the scene for a time, and he's still big box office. Roland is right. This will be heard around the industry, Hollywood in particular. They get it. They just don't want to hear it. Look at the faces of some of the whites in the audience; like, surprise he even went there.

@blueswallowtail4628 4 года назад

Smh, so many with platforms are doing less. This guy at least made an effort to address racism with risks of being shunned or blackballed from industry he earns a living from. To all those complaining, what have you Done?! UGH!

@alexlewis5526 4 года назад

A journey of a 1000 miles begins with a single step.

@ilubsdeblaxs5289 4 года назад

They’ve gone backwards for over 20 years.

@Zeldarw104 4 года назад

Shite, I'm tried of that bullshit, cliche' line when it comes to black people. Move it sucka you're standing still!🤨

@lorettafolk3276 4 года назад

Why is it when someone sticks up for us we are the first to say it’s not enough? It’s a start. He said it at ground zero! Criticizing him will discourage others from speaking out!

@theway68wb 4 года назад

Lol, they been saying shit for years and nothing changes.

@patriciagrant8163 4 года назад

loretta Folk. There is a big difference between sticking up for us and using us to make themselves look good. I thank Joaquin for coming to the uk and pointing out the lack of diversity in the film industry. The media however did not like the fact that an american coming to the uk and telling them about racism and diversity. At least in America its talk about over here its not.

@lorettafolk3276 4 года назад

patricia grant I don’t believe he said it to make himself look good, in fact he said he was guilty as well. We have to keep moving forward with our heads held high. I do appreciate your thoughts on the matter.

@iknowwhoiam6092 4 года назад

So True

@lpgilber 4 года назад

Plus they are acting as if the BAFTA isn’t as important as the Oscars. There was the problem with diversity in that awards as well. They sounded uninformed and ungrateful,

@crystalbaldwin1604 4 года назад

This speech made me tear up. For him to have the courage to speak up in that forum was very courageous and very much appreciated. He has my complete respect.

@adrian-gr8hg 4 года назад

These 2 need to give credit where it's due, and they aren't. Applaud the dude. He deserves that.

@reidbtable 4 года назад

Eloquent, concise, and accurate!!!! Bravo sir!

@1smmrbrze 4 года назад

well..i still think that he was BoLd, and Sincere. (he had to start sOmeWhErE)

@Tunainthebrine79 4 года назад

Is she seriously being critical of him speaking out against racism? Doesn't matter where he says it, people are listening. He is the hottest actor out right now speaking you for us. That takes courage and should simply be applauded.

@momoiida5505 4 года назад

@Sudhir Kakar I know we will have to agree to disagree BUT, did you bump your head? Denzel Washington CAN act and has great range as an actor. I mean, really are you serious?

@momoiida5505 4 года назад

@Sudhir Kakar Flight, Malcom X, Glory, Hurricane, Mississippi Masala.

@momoiida5505 4 года назад

@Sudhir Kakar NO

@underthemoonandoverthesky 4 года назад

@Sudhir Kakar You're a complete idiot. Denzel is your favorite actor's actor. He is THE best actor period. Get your drunk ass out of here and return to that bar. You contribute zero to these comments with your idiocy. Troll away!

@momoiida5505 4 года назад

@Sudhir Kakar Wrong. Bye.

@itsjustmyopinion9630 4 года назад

Glad he stepped up and checked his people. He sounded very uneasy saying it. Took alot of courage because he'll never work again.

@mfax1000 4 года назад

Unfortunately never

@gregsoberal7473 4 года назад

Those are not his people hes puerto rican he is part of the oppressed

@brenj2173 4 года назад

Uncomfortable. I applaud Mr. Phoenix.

@thebastardgift 4 года назад

I don't understand the complaints of Joaquin Phoenix's words. He didn't have to say anything, and as he indicated he spoke to the very people who created an institutional racism to bring it down, bring it down all the way.

@Mattressmoney55 4 года назад

Its a start y'all.damn give it a chance before shooting it down.

@Nakaelena 4 года назад

Truth

@sarahoh7593 4 года назад

Love T.T. Exactly

@ehunt7498 4 года назад

For real

@insidejah9293 4 года назад

So getting accolades and benefiting from WhitePrivilage is some how "a start"?????? Dude is an actor, who gave a speech.... HOW is that "a start"??????

@ehunt7498 4 года назад

BenBen Vorlon he’s at least pointing out the issues and says he wants to make it better give him some credit stop being so damn full of hate

@thebastardgift 4 года назад

Bold and humble. Beautiful. Thank you.

@itsjustmyopinion9630 4 года назад

No way he will get an academy award after this.

@michaeljf1972 4 года назад

IT'S JUST MY OPINION Hell he might not get another damn job.

@chrisgreen177 4 года назад

Check out Joaquin Phoenix interview on a late night with David Letterman in 2010. He's felt this way and been calling out Hollywood for a long while. He was just not in a position to really voice his opinion.

@beloved3244 4 года назад

A little bit more of a “moved moment if it was at the golden globe awards” etc. Really? Like Knock it off. Be grateful and happy we have a alley. Nothing’s perfect in life but let’s not be petty or sound demanding toward our ALLIES. smh From a blk male, thanks Joaquin!

@j.j.9511 4 года назад

There we go.... White person does one thing and blacks start with the inviting to the cookout.... With that logic Trump could say something about racism and the desperate to ally with WS praise God.

@cavalier4049 4 года назад

What the hell is wrong with these people? Joaquin Phoenix videos of wonderful thing and you are going to denigrate it? You create a situation where you're damned if you do and damned if you don't!

@beloved3244 4 года назад

WILLARD FRANKLIN Well said Franklin well said. So if this is how we’re going to treat him why would anybody else try to help us? It’s so simple yet so me simple minded folks out there don’t get it

@beloved3244 4 года назад

Jonathan J. You see not one person liked your racist, small-minded unproductive comment. People who think like you are the problem to the over goal. Grow up and be apart of the solution

@lemostjoyousrenegade 4 года назад

Well said.

@JamesGreenharmcityhangout 4 года назад

To Have a Celebraty and White Man amongst his own..tell them that they are wrong and needs to fix the challenges...i could careless where he does it...the Fact is..that it was Done..and may initiate others to Step up

@patriciagrant8163 4 года назад

Silver' I can assure you watch this space next year and you will see that its pretty much the same. This is all talk we hear this every year in the uk. The biggest HYPOCRITE up there talking about diversity is prince William. He is using all the diversity and racism BS to make himself look good after the way he treated his brother and sister-in-law. As a black brit we know know he's the biggest HYPOCRITE of them all.

@JamesGreenharmcityhangout 4 года назад

@@patriciagrant8163 we know historically that racial hypocrites exists...but i dont look to minimize any attempts by consciencious whites to cause others to think and subsequently make change...i dont know about Prince William and the racial plight in Black Britton but i can only assume it sorta resembles America's Racism...where ever it exists..it needs to be called out and acted upon to destroy its foundation...its only so much we Blacks can Do to a Global Institution...the ones that created and benefits from it must be All In To Destroy it with us

@gregsoberal7473 4 года назад

He's not a white man amongst his own he is puerto rican hes in disguise

@JamesGreenharmcityhangout 4 года назад

@@gregsoberal7473 i respect that..but even in disguise he sits amongst his peers, white and non white...but inderstand this..Puerto Rican is a Nationality..not a Race..so Just as you have Black PR..Indian PR..Asian PR and Many mixtures..you do have White PR

@gregsoberal7473 4 года назад

@@JamesGreenharmcityhangout There's something you must understand silver back by the way that's what my wife Calls me you stole my name but you gotta understand is that just because he looks white doesn't make him hes got a black soul hes been oppressed hes got brothers that look black and uncles that look black black grandparents he is a black man Most puerto ricans are For instance look at jaylo she don't hold back it's in the blood man Hes a black man born with a mask so hes able to infiltrate imagine how he must feel enduring all the punishment it's about time he blew up but hes been doing this for awhile been following this man for years hes one of my favorite actors and is not new man is just hard to get the word out you know when everybody's cock blocking you all the time So don't forget it big silver back don't forget what I'm tellin you don't be prejudiced don't judge before you know the background of the person speaking as he might just have a lot of black blood in and that's why he has a great soul

@pinkskincanthandlethesunli6508 4 года назад

He kept everything 💯 and those PINK folk are going to come for him now!

@jackmahanes4591 4 года назад

He gave this specific speech at the BAFTAs because they had zero acting nominees of color this year.

@TSKHILZBEATS 4 года назад

This guy didn't owe that to anyone to say what he did. I will give him the benefit of the doubt. We should wait to see if his actions match his speech. As for M.B.Jordan, I commend the brother, but he is part of our community, so I expect nothing less from this young remarkable actor. He's doing what's expected of him as part of our family. I wouldn't compare a speech from a person who has benefited as he stated from white supremacy. To a black man who understands and lives within the system. Great first start but there need to be many more following not only his words but living out those words with action. Thanks Roland.

@BygSexyToy1 4 года назад

I agree with you. I feel that him saying this in open is a conversation starter and this is good - like he said the entire suppressor will have to start doing something.

@insidejah9293 4 года назад

Why would you give a hypocrite (also known as an actor) the benefit of the doubt???? How can you tell whether or not he is acting???? (He is a well known method actor who carries his roles into everyday life)

@BygSexyToy1 4 года назад

@@insidejah9293 The same you all believe Kevin Heart's and other Black artist's sincerity at face value. He out it out there so even if he does nothing or was acting he till put out a message that should be heard.

@c104ark6 4 года назад

Phoenix is not a Republican he believes in climate change animal rights and every one being equal. I'm a black man that met him 17 years ago at a fundraiser for homeless people.

@bvggamer3707 4 года назад

This man is courageous. he knew where he was and the danger of what he was saying, but he still said it. 100

@clarencedavis1 4 года назад

I give Phenix earned a standing ovation! Bold because he may never get another roll.

@temitopeshoniyi 4 года назад

damn!!!. just give him credit and stop all the BS talk..

@adeina777 4 года назад

He said it in the right place at the right time. It made a couple of people in the room nervous.

@Mattressmoney55 4 года назад

Some people just unhappy no matter what though..what can you do..Lol. Somebody needs a Snicker..🍫.. I know that's not a Snicker pic..but you get my point.😀

@jbak87 4 года назад

Who? Black people complaining about the lack diversity?

@stephdrake2521 4 года назад

Black folks find another award show ... just like Joaquin said ... it sends a clear message that we are not welcomed.

@abdullahbueno7532 4 года назад

Nicely done. He wasn’t joking.

@empress9143 4 года назад

His speech fit the UK too, their movie industry does the same to black British actors. Also Britain played a major role in the slave trade and the beginnings of systemic racism in the US.

@askiabattle3678 4 года назад

It's about time we can recognize for our true Talent.

@chriztianknewz7776 4 года назад

Oh my my my (30 sec) into his speech I'm lit up😮like for real! I came to comment section only to see I'm dumb late lol.

@08FayFay 4 года назад

Right on Joaquin ✅

@jamingjohnson2275 4 года назад

They did all that clapping after he spoke, but nothing will be done.

@reppinseattle7974 4 года назад

Holy shit!! I can't believe he said this!!!

@brooksr4013 4 года назад

Him saying it at all is a good thing. I applaud him.

@googleedood9721 4 года назад

I applaud him nervously preaching this msg to all those old racists 😜

@brendadavis4992 4 года назад

As I said over on Seiji Hito's he's going to be blacklisted in Hollywood now.

@georgebanks3712 4 года назад

After that speech the academy awards are currently working on keeping him away from the mic.

@bsutton1985 4 года назад

That's what call courage to stand up for what u believe in equality is a problem is Country ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏾✊🏼

@presidenttrump8682 4 года назад

This country has come a long way. This is the best country for anyone to achieve his/her goals.

@Vernonu9 4 года назад

we might invite him to the bbq.

@KingofgraceSARA 4 года назад

Might*

@iwapelemovement 4 года назад

It's commendable what he said. I must admit, it's always suprising to hear one of them tell the truth after centries of lies.

@nurtured-channel2953 4 года назад

It actually had more impact on the Baftas ....

@KatE-yk6bs 4 года назад

If you noticed he was extremely nervous. So much so he left his award on the podium. He is a very shy man and he may have finally built of the nerve. Let's wait until the Oscars.

@MotivationNamaste 4 года назад

truth speaks 🎯

@bigbaby4584 4 года назад

Elvis has dropped the mic 🎤

@sulsimsn0579 4 года назад

I didn't like him at first because of the part he played in Gladiator. But I'm blown away from his speech. I love watching the crowd look like they smelled shit.

@Wegivesp 4 года назад

I appreciate it!

@ppenzo7936 4 года назад

Wow that was 💯👌🏾

@HISNAMESAKE 4 года назад

lordy lordy look at those people in their seats

@terrelllewis7508 4 года назад

Stop complaining. He said what he said. That's a lot more than the rest have done. In England, motherland of slavery n profits, was the best place to express himself. It didn't have to be here in America. I'm very proud of him. I never paid him too much attention before, but seeing this n knowing it took him a lot of nerve to do so, now makes me an avid fan. May Yahuah keep him n his family safe, sound, n saved forever. ... Marsha.

@Troikaone 4 года назад

I am inspired by your choice of clothes.....where do you purchase your clothes from?

@karenwilson9508 4 года назад

I love Joaquin he always speak his mind, I now have more respect for him now.

@jaleoman 4 года назад

Joaquin Rafael Phoenix who is Latino born in Puerto Rico is referring to all people of colors : Latino/ Hispanics, blacks, Middle Eastern, Indians, etc. not only just to black actors. Also a lot of the media don’t know that Joaquin is Latino, not white.

@clarkclarke 4 года назад

And you see how quiet everyone was .....then carried on with business as usual

@woodswal 4 года назад

Those people were UNCOMFORTABLE. It's very telling.

@tybruton725 3 года назад

I know, how y'all may have felt, but think for a second. It isn't about when he choose to speak up but rather where he chose to speak up. I would rather have him and others speak up there than to speak on it here in America because that is the heart of a lot of where it stems from. As smart as y'all are you can't tell me his choice execution wasn't flawless. That is how you supposed to fight.

@JBTheGoat15 4 года назад

Right on💪🏽✌🏽

@rashb3994 4 года назад

Pretty brave regardless of where he said it.

@HISNAMESAKE 4 года назад

he is saying that because he knows deep down there are other actors mostly melenated that deserve the award much more than him. he is a ok actor at best he knows that.

@arthurhogan8849 4 года назад

@Veronica Harmony/ Stubbs... hey, we agree. We're glad he spoke up. Joaquim has always been a cool guy, like Marlon Brando. We applaud him for speaking up. Perhaps now, others will step up.

@Human4Peace 4 года назад

Well I've never heard a white man that woke... he tried... I want more representation everywhere from every walk of life and color.

@shedydee4962 4 года назад

Who is this women? He made a start.

@m20052183 4 года назад

Speech A+A+A+

@sarahoh7593 4 года назад

BOOM!

@cbfbmc 4 года назад

proud of you. but that will get u blackballed.

@ptahhephaestus2701 4 года назад

Very Powerful!

@gaileantroutman627 4 года назад

He spoke to who he needed to speak. You have to start somewhere and he did. It's allot of things we need to do as blacks and we don't. Maybe others will follow.

@samuelperry5541 4 года назад

Hope he doesn't commit suicide by hanging from a doorknob

@catrina718 4 года назад

I know right, or suddenly overdose like his big brother. We all know how those coincidences go down.

@ericsterling7442 4 года назад

I'm surprised Melik agreed with Kellye. This is VERY UNUSUAL. LOL

@dwrighte1 4 года назад

What was up with Melik when he first appeared in the clip?!?!?!?

@talkrealpodcast5198 4 года назад

He knows black folks loved that joker movie..

@sbolden123 4 года назад

Yes sir

@underthemoonandoverthesky 4 года назад

Some folks are never satisfied. They complain when no one says anything. Then when someone does they whine it's not enough. That's why we do not have as many allies as we could. Malik is so confused he didn't know that TV movies and specials do not win Oscars. America was under British rule centuries ago. The UK was the RIGHT place to say it. Joaquin Phoenix is not the kind of guy who does things for clout or applause. He's much more organic. He isn't a Hollyweird phony. He was speaking in a mostly European country, with most European people that THEY are the problem and also THE solution. I loved his speech. I love when Caucasians sincerely stand against racism.

@SuperSpace2009 4 года назад

That was nice of Mr. Phoenix. I don't care where he said. But yes! You should said that in our country also. And he may have a chance.

@graywolf2107 4 года назад

We gone stop givin credit for people speakin the obvious....the bar is too low.

@karlross8167 4 года назад

Has no merit. Give the award back . Much love for Colin Kaepernick.

@reedbeans3653 4 года назад

Anytime a White Man says Enough is Enough, hear Him! Ms. Lady, the first X

@Rhythm973 4 года назад

So he told a bunch of racists to not be racist anymore. Cool.

@adtxchannel5474 4 года назад

He can come to the cookout. I’ll hook him up with a lot of brisket!

@markathompson 4 года назад

Joaquin Phoenix you are are my brother ...you are my HERO

@jeffwill814 4 года назад

OMG, did I just get upset with the black folks the panel!?! 😔

@reedbeans3653 4 года назад

She’s a Pre-village Black, and I said, what I said!

@mrdontdoit3124 4 года назад

Me too

@jeromejackson6111 4 года назад

Wow! mad props Joaquin !

@AlexBrovo 2 года назад

It’s never enough for woke people

@morpheusrising9534 4 года назад

It's not like the speech didn't make news because it wasn't at thew golden globes. Aren't you talking about it?

@foshezy1 4 года назад

I applaud him for persevering and squeezing it out under the pressure of being watched by white supremacy, but what you really should be talking about is the reactions of the majority of those peckerwoods! The only ones clapping were the few blacks and the very few non racist whites, but the rest of those pink skins you can see it in their eyes and the expression of their faces, they were appalled and or disgusted. Just a prediction, I think Phoenix's career is going to take a hit, or be given a warning caus white supremacy have been taking too many losses lately and it can't afford for any white boy to be jumping on the bandwagon to uplifting blacks. That response is the majority of they're kind feel, that's what needs to be changed and it can only be done by white folks not by us.

@vegamonster6593 4 года назад

These foos are wild... that took mad courage... especially so far from home... they’re trippin that there wasn’t any brothas or sistas in the room but that was the whole point of his speech. It’s only when the duality is neutralized on both sides of the pole that there will be true progress... and I do innerstand that we are in a dualistic realm... however this doesn’t mean that one cannot strive to rise above their own humanity by stepping into the spiritual. 👊🏽

@31aicirtl 4 года назад

Truth telling but what happens next?

@danianold5977 4 года назад

Am black and we are never satisfied, he Joaquin did a good job , nothing to criticize. Diddy spoke up the other day bunch of idiots started their non sense critic. Then let them all who criticize go do it. No plaform having wannabes!

@hairrus7278 4 года назад

We don't need Hollywood. We have Tyler Perry and others starting production companies.

@sunempress3200 4 года назад

He nailed it!

@JH-tk6ge 4 года назад

4:44 translation "nothing white people do will ever be good enough"

@DjuanEastman 4 года назад

Malik saying that same sentiment lets me know that there is something self-defeating in the thought. I don't know what it is, but the traitor co-signed with too much enthusiasm.

@Dante-qf9yd 4 года назад

My experience with the entertainment industry. Not acting, though while living in California, I did have a lot of calls to be in movies, but I never took or tried to call them back. I was living in a mission in South Central California at the time, where a white policeman pulled a gun on me without reason. But sometimes we are our worst enemies, and who can take the blame or responsibility for that? I eventually moved from California with all of it's good and bad experiences. I would hear on our local urban radio station how they would sometime need donations, maybe to contribute to someones aid in an emergency. So I thought they were a people that was in tune to what we struggle to achieve. But when I called our local radio station and inquired how to get music played on their station, I got a cold reply of, "We don't play independent artists!" She was rude and I wanted to know her name at Radio One. She said her name reluctantly "Cocoa." This is 93 FM WZAK. I asked to speak to the program director, he wouldn't come to the phone and she abruptly hung up. At that point, I stopped believing in any unity. You see, I just asked what were the requirements to be on air, because I went through the legal formalities to establish my own label. Hollywood is the least of the problem when your own, practices the same nature of discrimination amongst their kind. At least Tyler Perry is doing something positive for opportunities and employment.

@sinatraonyewuchi 4 года назад

Thiiiiiis is why we now have “YahFlix”!!! THIS is why!!!

@melodywashington641 4 года назад

Now I’m usually with Kelly, but no ma’am not this time...we criticize when they just go with the flow, now y’all criticizing because he “said it in England”? Girl just be grateful that he’s calling these ppl out...Damned if he does and damned if he doesn’t smh