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Tag Archives: Maui
Maui in Disney’s Moana: An obese and insulting stereotype?
The image of Maui in Disney’s upcoming movie “Moana” has triggered some anger. Some say the body of Maui, played by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, is obese, an insulting stereotype of Polynesian men. This picture, from Samoan Rugby player Eliota … Continue reading
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Tagged Auli'i Cravalho, disney, Dwayne Johnson, Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu, Maui, Moana movie, obesity, stereotypes, The Rock
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