Salamishah Tillet
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Ruth Negga Thinks Lady Macbeth Is Misunderstood
The actress, nominated for a Tony Award for her magnetic performance in “Macbeth,” is drawn to female characters who challenge the status quo.
The Real Surprise of ‘Passing’: A Focus on Black Women’s Inner Lives
By making the lesbian attraction between the main characters more explicit, the drama moves beyond mainstream Hollywood’s white gaze.