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Obama’s ‘Leave The World Behind’ sparks backlash over scene ‘demonizing whites’ | Hollywood

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Former President Barack Obama is facing criticism over a film he consulted on, Leave the World Behind, produced by his company, Higher Ground. Released on Netflix, the film portrays two families navigating a crisis during a nationwide blackout. Obama’s involvement included providing feedback on the script to enhance its realism. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – NOVEMBER 03: Former President Barack Obama speaks to attendees at the Obama Foundation Democracy Forum on November 03, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by SCOTT OLSON / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) However, a specific scene in the movie has stirred controversy. The scene features a Black couple in bed with the lines, “I’m sorry asking you to remember that if the world falls apart, trust should not be doled out easily to anyone, especially white people.” Some X users criticized this scene, with one claiming the film “demonizes” white people and another calling it “racist.” Stay tuned with breaking news on HT Channel on Facebook. Join Now Libs of TikTok expressed …

Leave the World Behind review: Julia Roberts fares well in apocalyptic thriller | Hollywood

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Leave the World Behind movie review: “I f***ing hate people,” Julia Roberts‘ Amanda Sanford proclaims at the very beginning of Leave the World Behind, the new Netflix release this week, directed by Sam Esmail, the writer and director of Mr Robot. Amanda has planned an impromptu getaway for her family, which includes her husband Clay (Ethan Hawke) and their two children- Archie (Charlie Evans) and Rose (Farrah Mackenzie). Yet, the world around her slowly begins to disintegrate – and the ambiguities pile up one after the other, leaving her (along with the viewers) in a constant sense of dread. (Also read: Leave the World Behind: Julia Roberts feels ‘honoured’ to star in Netflix’s latest thriller film) Leave the World Behind movie review: Julia Roberts in a still from the thriller. The premise There’s a M Night Shayamalan-esque vibe in the DNA of Leave the World Behind, which starts off with immense promise. The Stanfords reach their destination, and shortly head to the beach. Rose spots an oil tanker first, and eventually realises that it is …