Joaquin Phoenixscored yet another major award for his performance inJokeron Sunday, winning the BAFTA Leading Actor prize.
I think that we send a very clear message to people of color that youre not welcome here.
I think people just want to be appreciated and respected for their work.
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This is not a self-righteous condemnation, because Im ashamed that Im part of the problem.
His speech garnered cheers from the audience, which stayed mostly silent as Phoenix spoke.
He even walked away on stage after speaking, leaving his trophy on the podium.
Social media is already praising Phoenixs speech.
She was also not nominated at the BAFTAs.
An uncomfortable silence filled the hall for a long noticeable moment.
Thank you Joaquin, she said.
