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Should people boycott Disney’s live-action Mulan?
Disney's 2020 live-action adaptation of their 1998 animated film Mulan sparked excitement and controversy. The 1998 animated film is a beloved Disney classic. While Disney intended the 2020 live-action remake to appeal to both American and Chinese audiences, the film incited a call for boycotts (#BoycottMulan) from human rights activists.
No, people should watch Disney's live-action Mulan
The story of Mulan is an epic tale of courage, strength, and family honor. In addition, people should support stories that feature a strong woman lead and celebrate Asian representation in media.
Yes, people should #BoycottMulan
Despite the film's large budget, all-Asian cast, and high expectations, people should not watch Disney's 2020 remake. The film potentially supports human rights violations against protesters in Hong Kong and Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, China. The film also lacks Asian representation behind the camera.