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In this Saturday, April 26, 2014 photo, director Amma Asante, left, and British actress Gugu Mbatah-Raw pose for a portrait in promotion of their upcoming film, &quot;Belle,&quot; in New York. Asante knows how hard it is to get a costume drama off the ground, especially when it stars a black female and is directed by one like her. For period piece “Belle,” Asante fought for diversity and the feminine eye in front of and behind the camera. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP)

‘Belle’ is diverse, female-led on and off camera

By JESSICA HERNDON - Associated Press

This photo released by Fox Searchlight shows Gugu Mbatha-Raw, as Dido Elizabeth Belle, in a scene from the film, &quot;Belle.&quot; (AP Photo/Fox Searchlight, David Appleby)

Review: ‘Belle’ a costume drama with a new face

By JAKE COYLE - Associated Press