2 chapters across the catalog
The hosts analyze the "shade" in Jada's 2016 message to Chris Rock, suggesting her boycott was motivated by Will Smith not being nominated for his role in the film "Concussion." They discuss Rock's subsequent comedic retaliation, where he pointed out that Jada wasn't invited to the Oscars in the first place.
Will Smith discusses his disappointment with Hollywood's failure to reflect the American dream of inclusion. He describes his career-long struggle with racial dynamics, being seen as "safe" for white audiences but "soft" by Black audiences. This 2016 interview highlights the beginning of the "Oscars So White" movement.
