Whitewashing The Facts: 10 Racial Appropriation Fails
Whole Cast in The Last Airbender
Casting Caucasian actors in the Asian and Inuit-influenced Avatar universe triggered a negative response from fans, marked by accusations of racism and various protests. As a result of the casting, the Media Action Network for Asian-Americans urged people to boycott the film, the first time the organisation has done so in it’s 18 year history.
“This was a great opportunity to create new Asian-American stars…I’m disappointed.”
…stated the organisations president Guy Aoki. The film received overwhelmingly negative reviews.
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