Actor Joaquin Phoenix Calls Out Hollywood's 'Systemic Racism' In BAFTA Speech

In a speech at the British Academy Film Awards last night, after winning the leading actor award for his role in Joker, Joaquin Phoenix used his acceptance speech to draw attention to the lack of diversity and inclusion in the industry.

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