The Fall
Some of the results of COVID-19 that effected the movie theatre industry (3 answers - 100 points each)
WHAT IS:
Shorter attention spans due to vertical media
Movies began to go directly to streaming which became the new normal
Economy could not support ticket prices/concessions - concessions being the main income for movie theaters as ticket profits would go to production companies
The appeal to consumerism that helped save movie theaters
What are collectable popcorn buckets?
The first Bollywood movie to be released in America
What is Ram Rajya?
What are some Hidden Pitfalls P.O.C creators face when trying to develop new films? (there are 5 valid answers)
Discovery- Hard to gain talent representation, stalled projects, Work gets shelved which hits emerging talent
Decision Phase- Risk aversion & experience Bias Lowers interest in black content, First look deals often limit opportunity unless very well known, Talent can be locked in without guarantee of production.
Development: Stereotypical assumption from white execs are valued more than lived experiences of the creators from that group, impossible to be self sufficient in production due to cost structure
Filming & Production : Decision makers using generic break downs with the assumption that the roles will be cast as white actors.
Distribution & Release: Assumption that black films do not travel, lack of racial diversity or relevant experience which limits market reach, Lower ability to monetize effort less talent is given back end participation opportunities, Talent receives less recognition through awards, critic reporting & festivals that help in negotiating better deals
The amount of revenue earned in 2025
What is $8.8 billion?
(which was more than 22% behind the profits in 2019)
The appeal to the familiarity that was lost during COVID-19 that helped save movie theatres
What is the re-releasing of movies that appeals to nostalgia?
Two blaxploitation films that helped save Hollywood
Shaft
Coffy
(Studios generated massive returns from these films which financed major mainstream productions and proved that Black-led stories can be viable commercially)What Are the barriers that P.O.C filmmakers face?
WHAT IS
Financial Barriers - such as Breaking into the industry is often only possible following years of work without pay or for pay that is insufficient to cover basic necessities (for instance, paying off student loans or supporting less well-off family members).
Social - Jobs in the industry often go to insiders acquaintances or members of their extended networks, who tend to be overwhelmingly white and upper class
Criticisms of production that led to "the dying nature of cinema"
What are “Reasons such as unoriginality, didacticism, streaming services, overuse of CGI, and the overall experience of attending the movies..."?
https://www.mountmarty.edu/arts/treble-hook/the-dying-nature-of-cinema/
The quote by David A. Gross in the LA times article
What is “There is wind at the back of the industry right now"?
What are some films with Majority P.O.C cast & crew that did well in the box and were very profitable ? (There is more than one valid answer)
WHAT IS
Black Panther: 200 Million Budget grossed 649 million internationally & 700 million domestically
Get Out: 4.5 million budget, Grossed 176 million domestically & internationally 83 million total of 259 million
Crazy rich asians: 30 million dollar budget Domestic 174 million and Internationally 64 million with a total of 239 million
Sinners: 90-100 million dollar budget & grossed 279 million domestically & 90 Million internationally with a total of 370 million
Everything everywhere all at once 14-25 million 77 million domestically and and 70 million internationally with a total of 143 million
As of recent times what are the major studios looking for that make it hard for P.O.C to succeed?
they are looking for content that appeals to a wider more general audience which causes shows that are culturally niche to be axed and cut short.
Some movies that did well in 2019 that foreshadowed the coming rise of commercial success as movie theaters came back (each movie is 100 points)
WHAT IS:
Avengers: Endgame
The Lion King
Frozen II
Spider-Man: Far From Home
Captain Marvel
Joker
Toy Story 4
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Aladdin
WHAT IS:
Community
Deepening of humanity
Trust and surrender
Stress relief and escapism
Emotional catharsis (Rasa/Bhava)
Social connection and community
Cognitive stimulation and creativity
Mindfulness and present moment awareness
In 2025 how many of the top 20 highest grossing films featured casts that were more than 30% BIPOC
12 out of 20
What is the Black Tax ?
P.O.C Professionals often have a hard time finding adequate funding for projects, therefore they have to scrounge & outsource for financial support when creating projects.
2019 was one of the most successful years for the Hollywood box office, earning about $10 billion dollars in that year. Only 11 billion-dollar was earned across 5 years since then. The global event in between these years.
What is COVID-19?
The number of tickets sold in 2026
154 million (up about 16% since last year)
What is the highest grossing Bollywood movie in America ?
Dhurandhar budget of 2 million and grossed 26 million worldwide
How does PiG Trump's D.E.I eradication effect P.O.C Filmmakers
Studios are quietly rolling back D.E.I Policies that were aimed at boosting diversity in films & TV including one that aspired to cast at least one P.O.C character for speaking roles.
A decline in diversity for actors, directors, and writers following years of gains with fears that this trend will accelerate.
Actors of color accounted for 25.2% of lead roles in the top theatrical films of 2024, down from 29.2% in 2023, according to the most recent UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report. The number of films directed by people of color also dropped in 2024 compared with 2023. Directors of color accounted for 20.2% of 2024 movies, down from 22.9% for the prior year. People of color account for about 44% of the U.S. population.