Groups Boycott Ben Stiller's 'Tropic Thunder' for Portrayal of Disabled
Ben Stiller's new movie "Tropic Thunder," which he wrote, directed, produced and stars in, is supposed to be a send-up of actors who will go to any lengths to advance their careers.
But a coalition of disabilities groups believes the comic actor went too far with the film's repeated use of what they call the r-word, or "retard," when referring to the character Simple Jack, whom Stiller portrays in a subplot.
The coalition of 22 groups, including the Special Olympics, the Arc of the United... Full Story
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