Danielle Deadwyler: Racism and misogyny played role in Oscar nominations

Danielle Deadwyler missed out on an Oscar nomination (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Danielle Deadwyler has said racism and misogyny played a role in this year’s Academy Award nominations after she and Viola Davis were overlooked in the best actress category.

Going into Oscar nominations last month, Deadwyler was widely seen as a likely nominee for her performance as Mamie Till-Mobley in Till.