The Bentonville Film Festival announced today that they will honor American Horror Story actor Jamie Brewer with the “See It, Be It” Award which highlights a rising and influential voice in the landscape of diversity and inclusion in media. The annual festival, which takes place May 7-11 in Bentonville, Ark., has also unveiled its initial programming slate of panels which focus on championing inclusion in all forms of media.
Brewer will be honored for her unwavering commitment to representing and championing those with intellectual disabilities both on screen and off, ensuring media accurately reflects the world in which we live.
“We are thrilled to honor Jamie this year. She is the embodiment of fearless courage and the power of what representation can do to elevate a community of people around the world,” said Academy Award winner Geena Davis, Bff Co-Founder and Chair. “Championing the underrepresented is the sole reason I wanted to launch this festival.
Brewer will be honored for her unwavering commitment to representing and championing those with intellectual disabilities both on screen and off, ensuring media accurately reflects the world in which we live.
“We are thrilled to honor Jamie this year. She is the embodiment of fearless courage and the power of what representation can do to elevate a community of people around the world,” said Academy Award winner Geena Davis, Bff Co-Founder and Chair. “Championing the underrepresented is the sole reason I wanted to launch this festival.
- 4/22/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
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