Anthony Kaufman’s blog: Where are the Blacks and Latinos in Hollywood?

“L.A. Times columnist Patrick Goldstein gets in some sharp digs at racist Hollywood in this column about John Singleton’s Universal deal to make five pictures under $15 million for the studio. “Wouldn’t Hollywood do a better job of creating movies that speak to this multiethnic audience if the studio executive suites weren’t so lily white?” asks Goldstein.

Not only does the article focus on the lack of black powerplayers in Hollywood, but also the lack of Latinos. For instance, Franc Reyes, who is directling the first film in the package, made “Empire,” the most successful film from Sundance 2002. But he hasn’t directed a film since. When Goldstein asked Singleton why, he answered: “He’s almost 6 feet tall, he’s Puerto Rican and he’s opinionated. Being Puerto Rican has made it tougher for him, no doubt.”"

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