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Sacha Baron Cohen Responds to Boycott Calls Over New Ali G Film
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen is responding to a global boycott campaign against his new film, "Ali G: Me Who?" Activists claim the character is a racist caricature and have urged cinemas not to screen the movie.
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What happened
- 01Sacha Baron Cohen addressed a global boycott of his new film, "Ali G: Me Who?"
- 02Activists claim the Ali G character is a racist caricature, urging cinemas to boycott the film.
- 03Baron Cohen stated he has not commented on Israel and is fighting misinformation online.
- 04He noted that prominent Jews are often targeted and expressed surprise at the boycott's organization.
- 05Baron Cohen co-founded Stop Hate for Profit to combat online hate and fake news.
- 06The mockumentary film is scheduled for release on October 23.
Baron Cohen stated he has not commented on Israel and is focused on combating misinformation online, noting that prominent Jews are often targeted. The film, a mockumentary featuring the return of the Ali G character, is set for release on October 23.
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