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Lebanon's Ban on 'Barbie' Film Sparks Controversy over Homosexuality

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Lebanon's Ban on 'Barbie' Film Sparks Controversy over Homosexuality
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Lebanon's culture minister, backed by Hezbollah, is seeking to ban the film "Barbie" from cinemas, claiming it promotes homosexuality and contradicts religious values. The move comes amid a broader campaign against the LGBT community, with powerful religious leaders and the Christian far right joining forces. Lebanon, once seen as a safe haven for the LGBT community in the Middle East, has recently seen tensions rise over the issue. The film, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, has already grossed over $1 billion worldwide.

Topics:entertainmentsocial-issues#barbie-film#homosexuality#lebanon#lgbt-community#religious-values#social-issues
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  1. Lebanon moves to ban 'Barbie' film for 'promoting homosexuality'  Reuters
  2. Lebanon's Culture Minister Moves to Ban 'Barbie' Film for 'Promoting Homosexuality' (Report)  PEOPLE
  3. ‘Barbie’ No Longer A Go In Kuwait; Lebanon Looks To Ban Pic For “Promoting Homosexuality”  Deadline
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