The story of the Star Wars saga and racial diversity is one that is long and complicated, and has been a topic over the years of everything from academic dissertations to online thinkpieces to humorous Kevin Smith movie monologues. The issue was also made with the release of the prequels, when the films were accused of employing racist stereotypes with such characters as Jar Jar Binks and Watto.
With the latest, Disney-controlled run of Star Wars movies, the issue has come up again, but with regard to the new films embracing a much more racially diverse cast. And now, a member of the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story cast has weighed in on just how important it is for films set ...
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