How Forest Whitaker Is Changing Hollywood

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The star of “Godfather of Harlem”—and the last Black man to win the Best Actor Oscar—is helping shape the industry on both sides of the camera.

Published May 5 2021 5:28AM EDT

When Chloé Zhao made history as the first woman of color—and only the second woman ever—to win the Best Director Oscar for Nomadland, it brought joy to the heart of Forest Whitaker.

Marlow Stern

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How Forest Whitaker Is Changing Hollywood

The star of “Godfather of Harlem”—and the last Black man to win the Best Actor Oscar—is helping shape the industry on both sides of the camera.

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Marlow Stern