Hollywood's biggest night is just hours away, and this year’s ceremony is making history for boasting the most diverse mix of films and performances. But underrepresentation in Hollywood—both on- and off-screen—remains a point of contention.
Take, for instance, that fewer than 5 percent of leading on-screen, off-screen, and media executive leadership roles in the United States are held by Latinos, even though Latinos account for 24 percent of film ticket sales, 29 percent of daily mobile TV viewers, and 24 percent of streaming subscribers. If Latino representation in Hollywood improved, the industry could generate an additional $12 billion to $18 billion a year in revenue, write McKinsey’s Camilo Becdach, Tomás Lajous, Sheldon Lyn, Lucy Pérez, and coauthors in a new report.
Before the red carpet rolls out, check out these insights on the importance of inclusion in film and TV, the future of movies and streaming, and more.
Latinos in Hollywood: Amplifying voices, expanding horizons
Black representation in film and TV: The challenges and impact of increasing diversity
The history of Black cinema in America
Walt Hickey explains how what we watch influences what we do
Stacey Sher on the future of movies and streaming
A forgotten chapter in the history of TV
The future of streaming and diverse content: Starz CEO Jeffrey Hirsch weighs in