'Ali G: Who Iz I?' Trailer Faces Boycott Calls Over Alleged Racist Stereotypes

Sacha Baron Cohen’s return to the Ali G character has sparked controversy and an organized email campaign demanding theater boycotts due to concerns over offensive portrayals.

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‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ Sparks Calls For Theater Boycott, Trailer Slammed Over Racist Stereotypes

Sacha Baron Cohen’s attempt to brush off an old character with Ali G: Who Iz I? is not going over without controversy. Following the release of the trailer for the Amazon MGM Studios sequel, an email campaign began on watchdog site NewsCord, sending more than 40,000 emails urging theaters to “leave the film off its […]

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'Ali G: Who Iz I?' Trailer Faces Boycott Calls Over Alleged Racist Stereotypes

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