2016 was a banner year for black actors and entertainers. Big wins at the Oscars, the Emmys, and the Tonys have lifted the visibility and viability of projects starring actors of color. In many ways, this explosion of recognition is due to the increased pressure from social media that has been building over the past few years to increase the recognition actors of color, thanks to hashtag campaigns such as #Oscarssowhite. It should come as no surprise then, that the latest Hollywood gossip sites and celebrity news are buzzing about a film that got its start as a twitter sensation.…