Sacha Baron-Cohen links Ali G boycott to antisemitism

Sacha Baron-Cohen links Ali G boycott to antisemitism

"I’m not surprised that prominent Jews are being targeted." The post Sacha Baron-Cohen says there is a “trend of Jews being portrayed in certain ways and trying to be silenced” amid Ali G backlash first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

Sacha Baron Cohen's "Ali G: Who Iz I?" Sets a Record for Most Producer Credits on One Film - 54 - and Fewest Screenings

Sacha Baron Cohen has been doing the circuit, giving thoughtful and smart interviews. In anticipation of “Ali G: Who Iz I?” Cohen has appeared on “60 Minutes,” Howard Stern, Jimmy Fallon and even in a Time Magazine profile. It’s all been classy and on the up and up. But certain questions are not being asked. […]

Sacha Baron Cohen Gets Real About Backlash, Death Threats and Resurrecting Ali G

With his OG character back and outrage already brewing, the comedy provocateur talks cancel culture, boycotts and putting his money — and his life — on the line for a laugh.

Sacha Baron Cohen Says Israel Isn't the Reason for the 'Ali G: Who Iz I?' Boycott Calls, but Claims Prominent Jews Are Being Targeted

Few comedians court controversy as deliberately as Sacha Baron Cohen. His guerrilla-style comedies blur the line between documentary, satire and hidden-camera pranks, and each new release tends to arrive with a debate attached. His latest film, ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?,’ is no exception, and the argument around it has moved from the trailer to...