Ali G's Comeback Film Sparks Boycott Calls Ahead of Release
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Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G comeback, Ali G: Who Iz I?, is already triggering boycott calls in the UK after NewsCord launched a campaign; Picturehouse Cinemas has said they will not screen the film, which Amazon MGM is releasing on October 23. The fly-on-the-wall documentary revisits Ali G as he navigates new personal circumstances and a cross‑Atlantic misadventure, sparking renewed debate over the character’s legacy and its portrayal of Black street culture.
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- Sacha Baron Cohen’s ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ Sparks Backlash for Being Incredibly Racist IMDb
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