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carpet not so long ago, it was extremely rare to come across openly gay participants like sir ian mckellen very few people of colour. i hardly ever interviewed female film—makers because there were simply none there. but the academy has been diversifying its membership. it is a work in progress. and those it nominates are beginning to look more inclusive, more like the real world, and that could perhaps help the academy awards regain its cultural relevance. as much as there has been change within the academy, the membership is still largely white, older and male. but there are efforts under way to bring about diversity through initiatives and education. here at the academy museum, there's an impressive exhibition that shows off the historic contribution that black americans have made to cinema, and it's quite an eye—opener. i first came to the academy museum just prior to its opening in 2021. it's a striking new addition to la's cultural landscape, a definite destination for movie lovers. while it has popular mementos like ruby slippersjudy garland wore in the wizard of oz, and bruce the s