Ali G comeback film triggers boycott campaign amid controversy
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Sacha Baron Cohen’s forthcoming Ali G: Who Iz I? has sparked controversy in the UK, with NewsCord urging theaters to boycott and Picturehouse Cinemas saying they have no plans to screen the film. The trailer shows Cohen in Ali G’s persona in a fly-on-the-wall format, drawing criticism that the character perpetuates racial stereotypes, while supporters argue the comedy subverts mainstream norms. The Amazon MGM Studios release is set for October 23 and follows Ali G as he confronts new family pressures while attempting to reclaim his fame, amid debate over the relevance of the humor.
- Sacha Baron Cohen’s forthcoming Ali G film is already embroiled in controversy The Independent
- Ali G Movie Backlash Intensifies in the U.K. as Campaigners Try to Get Film Pulled From Cinemas Variety
- Sacha Baron Cohen Ali G Movie Slammed as Racist, Activists Send 37,000 Emails to Theaters The Hollywood Reporter
- Sacha Baron Cohen Returns After 20 Years in 'Ali G: Who Iz I?' Official Trailer Hypebeast
- Huge UK cinema chain 'has no current plans' to show new Ali G film Metro.co.uk
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