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Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame
I'm on the fence about this one. If this is a big budget movie (Liam Neeson is in it) and it will villify aboriginals in some type of criminal outfit, I can see why. Hollywood portrayals often have far-reaching and dramatic effects on how people think about cultures, races, religons, etc. Parks Canada is an extension of the federal government, and I can see them no wanting to put aboriginals in that sort of portrayal (Canadian aboriginals to be specific).
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But are aboriginals routinely depicted in modern movies as villains? I can't think of a single role that matches that characterisation. They're almost always portrayed as stoic and noble. A gang leader depiction would actually be a break from the stereotype.
Is it more progressive to depict minorities only in positive roles, or to depict them in the same range of roles that the majority are depicted in?