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Jan
Director Chinonye Chukwu has accused Hollywood of “unabashed misogyny towards Black women” after her film Till missed out on an Oscar nomination. Till is based on the true story of the mother who pursued justice after her son Emmett Till was lynched in 1955. The film’s star Danielle Deadwyler had been widely tipped to be named in the best actress category on Tuesday for her portrayal of Mamie Till-Mobley. But she was absent, and no black stars were on the lead acting shortlists. Jalyn Hall as Emmett Till and Danielle Deadwyler as Mamie Till Bradley in Till Chukwu, who wrote…