Comments on: District 9 (NZ/US/South Africa 2009) https://globalfilmstudies.com/2009/09/07/district-9-nzussouth-africa-2009/ An introduction to global film for teachers and students Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:37:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: venicelion https://globalfilmstudies.com/2009/09/07/district-9-nzussouth-africa-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-685 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:37:40 +0000 http://itpworld.wordpress.com/?p=2369#comment-685 In reply to Ebere.

Perhaps I should have used less ambiguous language. I am concerned that the representation could be construed as racist, but I’d like to watch the film again before condemning the director.

I see from this news report that the Nigerian government have asked for the film to be removed from cinema screens in Abuja.

]]> By: Ebere https://globalfilmstudies.com/2009/09/07/district-9-nzussouth-africa-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-684 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:57:19 +0000 http://itpworld.wordpress.com/?p=2369#comment-684 Potraying Nigerians as cannibals is downright racist.
I don’t know about brave – I think any director worth his salt has to be careful about the representations he puts forward in his movies. The director is irresponsible for the way he chooses to portray the Nigerian gangsters.

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