A few days ago it became clear that there was criticism of the film from society The Witches who recently appeared on HBO Max in the States. The dark family film by director Robert Zemeckis would show little respect for people with a physical disability.
Previously released lead actor Anne Hathaway already know the choices not so convenient to find and now the Warner Bros. with regret:
“We, the filmmakers and Warner Bros. Pictures, are deeply saddened to learn that our portrayal of the fictional characters in The Wtiches is offensive to people with disabilities. We worked with designers and artists to adapt the original story to a new interpretation of the feline claws described in the book.
Viewers were never meant to feel that the imaginative, non-human beings were meant to represent them. This film is about the power of kindness and friendship. We hope families and children can enjoy the film and embrace this powerful, love-filled theme. ”
Meanwhile The Witches so it can be seen in the States for a while via the streaming service HBO Max. In the Netherlands, the film would premiere on November 18 and who knows, this will also happen, albeit perhaps a day later.
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