Activists Launch 37,000-Email Campaign to Boycott Sacha Baron Cohen's 'Ali G' Return
Sacha Baron Cohen's return as Ali G in the mockumentary 'Ali G: Who Iz I?' has triggered a significant backlash, with activists accusing the character of being a racist caricature. A U.K.-based watchdog, NewsCord, has coordinated a campaign sending over 37,000 emails to global cinema chains, urging them to refuse to screen the film. While some critics and writers argue the character is outdated and offensive, Cohen and industry defenders maintain it is satire. No major U.K. chains have confirmed a boycott, though Picturehouse Cinemas stated it has no current plans to show the film, a move Variety clarifies is standard for unbooked titles rather than a protest decision.