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Should people boycott Disney’s live-action Mulan?
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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.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. Disney shot parts of live action Mulan in Xinjiang, China
    At a time when China's Uyghur minority is being persecuted, the film does little to showcase its plight. Instead it arguably comes down on the side of the Chinese government.
  2. The lead actor in Disney's live action Mulan supports Hong Kong police brutality
    Liu Yifei, who plays Mulan, publicly posted her support for the Hong Kong police, who have been using force against the Anti-Extradition Bill protesters. Supporting the film means supporting anti-democracy and police brutality.
  3. Despite an all-Asian cast, the live action Mulan production crew is all-White
    The film received praise for having an all-Asian cast. Yet, the film's director, costume designer, screen writers, composer, cinematographer, editor, and casting director are all White, which reveals that Hollywood and Disney are not dedicated to increasing diversity in the film industry.