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Ben Stiller Doubts TROPIC THUNDER Would Get Made Today and Credits Steven Spielberg for the Movie Getting Made
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Ben Stiller reflects on the modern climate for controversial comedy and credits Spielberg for getting 'Tropic Thunder' made.
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Stiller doubts 'Tropic Thunder' would be greenlit today due to increased cultural sensitivity around sensitive topics like blackface.
Spielberg's support and involvement were crucial in getting the 2008 comedy made, as he helped navigate the studios' concerns.
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