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(17,862 posts)Selma did make Best Picture nomination. Last year 12 Years swept both categories (as well as Best Supporting Actress).
Statistically speaking if you group the four actor awards (Leading and Supporting for both actor and actress), you get what you would statistically expect if you consider the population of the U.S. (9 awards over 14 years starting the clock in 2001). Remember any foreign actors and actresses are also winning during this time (of course the supporting actress from last year is of African descent but a U.S. citizen).
I really don't see a problem. It would have been nice if Mr. Sharpton had been a little a more diplomatic in his questioning of the selection process.
Eventually an African American is going to break through as Best Director. Maybe it should have been this year, maybe not. Ava DuVernay is young, and she has a great chance of breaking though at some point. She has another 30 years or more ahead of her to make great movies.