Bafta denies ‘Selma’s’ lack of nomination ‘a racist snub’

The lack of a Bafta nomination for Martin Luther King Jr biopic Selma was not a “racist snub”, the head of the academy has said.

Bafta denies ‘Selma’s’ lack of nomination ‘a racist snub’

Amanda Berry said she was “upset” critics had claimed the film, which stars British talent David Oyelowo, was the victim of a snub by the organisation, even though its US equivalent, the Oscars, nominated it for two awards.

In an interview with The Observer, she insisted it was because its release was too late to make the shortlist for the awards, which will be handed out next weekend.

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