Hollywood Blackout
Join author and broadcaster Ben Arogundade for a fascinating journey through cinema history. For the first time, Ben's book 'Hollywood Blackout' reveals the untold story of their tumultuous journey from exclusion to inclusion; from segregation to celebration. Whether you are a film fan, history lover or diversity advocate, 'Hollywood Blackout' is required reading for all those who wish to know the real story of Hollywood, the Oscars - and the talents who fought to make change.
Ben Arogundade is an award-winning author, journalist, broadcaster and designer from London. Originally trained as an architect, he has written for The Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Evening Standard, Elle and Creative Review, and has authored and edited 12 works of fiction and non-fiction. His writing has been adapted for the
screen, as well as for BBC radio, and he has voiced audiobooks for titles by George Orwell and Charles Darwin. He has collaborated with names such as Marina Abramović, Laurence Fishburne, Idris Elba and Derek Jacobi. His latest book, Hollywood Blackout — Race, Diversity and the Oscars, is out now, published by Hachette.
Ben Arogundade is an award-winning author, journalist, broadcaster and designer from London. Originally trained as an architect, he has written for The Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Evening Standard, Elle and Creative Review, and has authored and edited 12 works of fiction and non-fiction. His writing has been adapted for the
screen, as well as for BBC radio, and he has voiced audiobooks for titles by George Orwell and Charles Darwin. He has collaborated with names such as Marina Abramović, Laurence Fishburne, Idris Elba and Derek Jacobi. His latest book, Hollywood Blackout — Race, Diversity and the Oscars, is out now, published by Hachette.
