Sacha Baron Cohen Defends Bringing Back ‘Problematic’ Ali G Amid Controversy: He’s ‘Designed to Expose’ Prejudice
Sacha Baron Cohen has explained why he decided to resurrect his buffoon alter-ego Ali G after more than a decade. “The fact that Ali G is outdated and problematic is the very reason I resurrected him,” Baron Cohen writes in a cover essay for Time magazine. “The world he’s returned to is, in many ways, […]
Sacha Baron Cohen discussed his characters Borat, Bruno, and Ali G on "60 Minutes" with journalist Ariel Levy. The comedian explained that while his subjects might appear foolish, many of them come across well in the interviews. Cohen also mentioned that Borat showcases the kindness of people, while simultaneously exposing the layer of hate and bigotry that often goes unaddressed.
This sentiment comes in light of controversy surrounding his upcoming film "Ali G: Who Iz I?", which has been accused of racism. Some UK watchdog activists have even urged theaters not to screen the film. In the movie's second teaser trailer, Borat seemingly addresses these concerns by stating that the film is not racist. "Ali G: Who Iz I?" is set to release in theaters for a single weekend on October 23.
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