US EditionJames Gunn defends ‘Superman’ reboot as immigration themes critiqued
UNITED STATES, JUL 10 – Director James Gunn portrays Superman as an immigrant symbolizing America's immigrant roots and lost basic human kindness amid political debates on immigration policies.
- James Gunn, director of the upcoming 'Superman' film, defended his portrayal of the superhero as an allegory for the immigrant experience in America.
- Some right-wing commentators criticized Gunn's take as being 'woke' and called for a boycott of the film, accusing it of pushing an ideology.
- Gunn responded that he didn't have anything to say to those spreading negativity about the film and maintained that the story was about hope and goodness.
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