Star Wars' China Poster Shrinks Black Character
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The "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" China poster shrunk or removed all non-white characters, including black actor John Boyega's Finn.
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Chinese 'Star Wars' Poster Nearly Omits Black Hero
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Chinese poster for Star Wars: The Force Awakens minimises role of black actor, Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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Chinese 'Star Wars' Poster Nearly Omits Black Hero
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Star Wars' poster shrinks black actor in Chinese version
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Chinese 'Star Wars' Poster Shrinks Black Lead Actor, John Boyega
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Chinese poster for Star Wars: The Force Awakens minimises role of black actor, Star Wars: The Force Awakens