This Day & Aige: Request to 20th-Century Fox--Dorothy Dandridge
Oh my gosh, YES!!! I’m all for it!!!I sent an inquiry to 20th-Century Fox Saturday I believe. I should have taken a screenshot of it. But I asked them who could I talk to about having a Dorothy Dandridge film collection (her 20th-Century films & other studios if possible) in honor of her & her upcoming 90th birthday. I also asked if…
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*makes plans to send a similar letter to Turner Classic Movies as well.*
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SIGNAL BOOST. Um hell yes.
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Yay!!! Lol; I knew you would be!
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Oh my gosh, YES!!! I’m all for it!!!
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Dorothy Dandridge broke down racial barriers and set the path for black actresses. She became the first black female to be nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Actress category for her role in Carmen Jones, and the first black woman to grace the cover of Life magazine. However, society was unable to fully appreciate Dorothy during her lifetime simply because of the color of her skin. A legend in every sense of the word, Dorothy Dandridge will forever remain the epitome of beauty and grace.
