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Investigation Finds Fox Studios at Fault for Death of Black Stuntwoman on Set of Deadpool 2
On Aug. 14, 2017, racing pioneer and stuntwoman Joi “SJ” Harris died on the set of 20th Century Fox’s Deadpool 2, crashing into the side of a building in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. Harris was performing a stunt as the franchise’s character Domino, played by Zazie Beetz, when she lost control of her motorcycle. More…
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Avengers Stunt Performer Reflects on Being a Black Woman in the Movie Industry
Chances are, you’ve seen Jazzy Ellis perform stunts in your favorite movie or TV show. Some past projects include the Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, Ride Along 2, The Walking Dead and Black Lightning. But, of course, it’s not easy being a black stunt performer, let alone a black woman, in the industry. Women…
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Racing Pioneer Joi ‘SJ’ Harris Identified as Stuntwoman Killed on Deadpool 2 Set
Joi “SJ” Harris, the first African-American woman licensed in the sport of motorcycle track racing, has been identified as the person who died during an attempted stunt on the set of Deadpool 2 Monday morning. Harris, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., crashed through a window on the Vancouver, British Columbia, set, performing a stunt as…