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10.08.08, 12:18
A promotional campaign surrounding Ben Stiller's new movie Tropic Thunder is expected to be revised following criticism from disability-advocacy groups.
The movie sees Stiller playing actor Tugg Speedman, who takes on the role of Simple Jack, a mentally handicapped man. One promotional clip for the movie sees the character referred to as a "retard".
Activists have claimed that the language constitutes "hate speech" and initially called for a boycott of the movie. In response, the film's executives set up a meeting with the organisations this week in order to discuss the matter.
Movies - News - 'Thunder' to be revised after 'hate speech' row (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/a121166/thunder-to-be-revised-after-hate-speech-row.html)
The movie sees Stiller playing actor Tugg Speedman, who takes on the role of Simple Jack, a mentally handicapped man. One promotional clip for the movie sees the character referred to as a "retard".
Activists have claimed that the language constitutes "hate speech" and initially called for a boycott of the movie. In response, the film's executives set up a meeting with the organisations this week in order to discuss the matter.
Movies - News - 'Thunder' to be revised after 'hate speech' row (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/a121166/thunder-to-be-revised-after-hate-speech-row.html)