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Ali G Movie Writer Defends Film Against Racism Claims

Co-writer Colton Dunn defends the new Ali G movie from racism claims as critics argue Sacha Baron Cohen's character reinforces harmful racial stereotypes.

3 publishers · 3 articles · first seen 23 Sept 2026 · updated 2h ago

First reported by Deadline, 1h 50m ahead of the next publisher · who breaks stories first

How it unfolded

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  1. Deadline‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ Writer Defends Amazon Movie Amid Outcry Over Sacha Baron Cohen’s Character Reinforcing “Harmful” Racial Stereotypes
  2. The A.V. ClubCo-writer Colton Dunn defends the new Ali G movie from racism claims
  3. NMEAli G is “a tool to expose racists”, claims ‘Who Iz I?’ writer

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  1. Ali G is “a tool to expose racists”, claims ‘Who Iz I?’ writer NME
  2. Co-writer Colton Dunn defends the new Ali G movie from racism claims The A.V. Club
  3. ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ Writer Defends Amazon Movie Amid Outcry Over Sacha Baron Cohen’s Character Reinforcing “Harmful” Racial Stereotypes Deadline

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  • Colton Dunn
  • Sacha Baron Cohen
  • Amazon

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