They chose black actors because both Rue and Thresh were described as having dark skin in the books. And before you claim that Suzanne Collins made everyone in District 11 black, the crowd in District 11 during the victory tour in Catching Fire was a mix of different races.

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Anonymous asked: They chose black actors because both Rue and Thresh were described as having dark skin in the books. And before you claim that Suzanne Collins made everyone in District 11 black, the crowd in District 11 during the victory tour in Catching Fire was a mix of different races.

Still find it weird as hell, but thank you, weirdly defensive Anon.

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