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"No More Blueface"—Native Americans Call For Boycott Of 'Avatar 2' For Racism And Cultural Appropriation
Some Native Americans are now calling for a boycott for the newly released film "Avatar: The Way of Water" for cultural appropriation and racism.
By Nicole Dominique2 min read
One viral tweet by the user @asdza_tlehonaei garnered 7.3 million views and nearly 50k likes on Twitter. According to Asdzáá and other Native Americans, Avatar wrongly appropriates the culture of Indigenous groups. "Do NOT watch Avatar: The Way of Water," Asdzáá writes. She continues, "Join Natives & other Indigenous groups around the world in boycotting this horrible & racist film. Our cultures were appropriated in a harmful manner to satisfy some 🏳 man's savior complex. No more Blueface! Lakota people are powerful!"