The earth comprises 7.9 billion earthlings, which all belong to different cultures, races, and ethnic groups. Every individual is unique and different. They acquire their own set of beliefs and ideologies, keeping in view their cultures and morals. The ability to think and interpret anything freely in life is the primary right of every being.
This is where the concept of 'multiculturalism' steps in. This refers to the co-existence of diverse cultures. Culture includes racial, religious, or cultural groups and is manifested in customary behaviours, cultural assumptions and values, patterns of thinking, and communicative styles. This political philosophy has a range of meanings. It also encompasses the comprehensive integrable concepts of ethnic and cultural pluralism. Various ethnic groups collaborate and enter into a dialogue with one another without sacrificing their particular identities.
This social concept encourages individuals to accept each other and their cultural beliefs wholeheartedly. It also advocates that discrimination and prejudice against different races lead to an imbalance in society and seeds social problems which wreck society.
Doudou Diene, Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance, told the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural),
"In some states, the refusal to recognize ethnic and religious pluralism had led to racist practices and xenophobia."
The feature film 'Streets of Color, now in post-production, highlights multiculturalism's neglected concept phenomenally. After being blamed for the death of his best friend in a racist street fight. Tez, a 23-year-old drug dealer, loses custody of a son he's never met. Battling drug addiction and coming to terms with losing his friend, he'll need to clean himself up fast before his son is taken away forever. Streets of Color has a team led by a female producer. Not to mention that the film is all about multiculturalism and advocating against racism and self-identity. Although this is not a true story or a biography, it is rooted in the reality of what the makers experienced while growing up.
The film has a lot going for it, more than just the diversity factor. Attached to the team is award-winning DOP, Zacharee Peel-McGregor, who director David Lynch has personally awarded. Produces by the rip-roaring film producer Yolandi Franken the film is raising colossal awareness to eliminate racism.
Yolandi is a passionate Australian filmmaker whose work encircles social issues. For instance, Carmen and Bolude is another buddy-comedy movie, focuses on gender and racial equality, which Yolandi is co-producing. New Kid at School -Tokyo Cartel, which Yolandi is producing, is another example of a mixed-race movie. She has done prodigious work in the film-making industry and has produced top-tier award-winning films and projects. Her other films include A TV series called Tales of Tinderella based on an Amazon bestselling book of the same name, Tabernacle 101, Turbines, The polisher, Absolution, Dark outside, No fury, and Never innocent.
The woman of dreams has received multiple awards and recognition for her exceptional work of art and dramatics. Her community and social work are also notable. She joined WIFT - Women in Film & Television- Australia and is Co-Chair of their NSW Committee and Chair of their Virtual Arm. In 2014 Yolandi started a charitable film festival called Cause Film Festival which she ran for three years before passing on her role as Festival Director. The festival is still running and has housed some of the finest filmmakers and actors.