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3. So, would you be OK with someone who was white playing Rosa Parks?

Reply to elleng (Reply #1)

Sun Jun 12, 2022, 04:52 AM

Jun 2022

How about someone who is of Italian descent playing a Native American? What about a cis woman playing a transwoman? An able-bodied actor playing someone in a wheelchair? Where does the line get drawn or not? They are ACTORS, after all.

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(Jewish Group) How should we feel about Non-Jews taking Jewish roles? [View all] Behind the Aegis Jun 2022 OP

Fine if they play the roles well. elleng Jun 2022 #1

So, would you be OK with someone who was white playing Rosa Parks? Behind the Aegis Jun 2022 #3

Doesn't bother me in the least. ReluctanceTango Jun 2022 #2

Yes, indeed. elleng Jun 2022 #4