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Tropic Thunder was the most controversial comedy of 2008. The movie risked alienating a significant portion of America due to its portrayal of blackface and people with disabilities. But when we look deeper, we find a lot of layered commentary. Was it too woke for its time?
By DayDay Morales, Mario Lujan, Rachael GarciaTropic Thunder was the most controversial comedy of 2008. The movie risked alienating a significant portion of America due to its portrayal of blackface and people with disabilities. But when we look deeper, we find a lot of layered commentary. Was it too woke for its time?