By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer
February 26, 2021
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This image released by Netflix shows, from left, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Norm Lewis, Clarke Peters, Delroy Lindo and Jonathan Majors in a scene from the Spike Lee film Da 5 Bloods. On Friday, Feb. 26, Netflix released a study it commissioned from top academic researchers that shows the streaming giant is outpacing much of the film industry in the inclusivity of its original films and television series. (David Lee/Netflix via AP)
Netflix on Friday released a study it commissioned from top academic researchers that shows the streaming giant is outpacing much of the film industry in the inclusivity of its original films and television series.
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Netflix is doing its part to help diversify the entertainment industry.
Ted Sarandos, co-CEO and chief content officer for Netflix, announced in a blog post on Friday of the creation of the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity, which will invest $100 million over the course of five years to support underrepresented communities looking to work in the TV and film industries. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow
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Netflix did not share which specific organizations it would be donating towards, but did note it has previously contributed to nonprofits like Project Involve and Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival s Latinx Inclusion Fellowship Serie
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Netflix revealed the details of a two-year diversity study of the company s shows and staff.
The on-camera gender gap has closed, but many groups are still underrepresented on and off screen.
Netflix is investing $100 million over the next five years to bring in underrepresented communities.
Netflix on Friday released the results of a two-year study that examined the diversity of the company s original shows and films.
The study looked at on-screen representation across gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ, and people with disabilities, and also included roles behind the camera, such as directors, writers, and producers in 125 movies and 180 series Netflix released in the US during 2018 and 2019.