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BAFTA Says a ‘Comprehensive Review Is Underway’ Over Film Awards N-Word Incident in Letter to Members: ‘Our Intention to Be Inclusive in No Way Diminishes the Impact’
- BAFTA says a comprehensive review is underway after the N-word incident at the film awards.
- BAFTA apologized to Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo and took responsibility for the incident.
- The incident involved Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson shouting the N-word during the ceremony.
- BAFTA stated its duty of care to all guests and explained pre-ceremony notifications about the guest's condition.
- BAFTA noted ongoing conversations with studios involved regarding the incident.
- The letters to members emphasized inclusion as a core value despite the incident.
- The incident occurred during the BAFTA Film Awards as Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented on stage.
- BAFTA’s statement highlighted John Davidson’s Tourette Syndrome and explained tics are involuntary.
- BAFTA committed to inclusive practices and learning from the incident as part of its governance.
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