They make me vomit, Dreyfuss said on PBSFiring Line.
This is an art form.
Its also a form of commerce, and it makes money, but its an art.
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The rules set by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will take effect in 2024.
Theyll have to have a certain percentage of actors or crew from under-represented racial or ethnic groups.
Are we really risking hurting peoples feelings?
You cant legislate that.
And you have to let life be life.
Am I being told that I will never have a chance to play a Black man?
Is someone else being told that if theyre not Jewish, they shouldnt play the Merchant of Venice?
Do we not know that art is art?
There shouldnt be because its patronizing, Dreyfuss replied.
Because it says were so fragile that we cant have our feelings hurt.
We have to anticipate having our feelings hurt, our childrens feelings hurt.
We dont know how to stand up and bop the bully in the face.
Watch the full interview below.
