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Ben Stiller Doubts TROPIC THUNDER Would Get Made Today and Credits Steven Spielberg for the Movie Getting Made
GeekTyrantStory by Joey Paur
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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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Ben Stiller, Steven Spielberg, TROPIC THUNDER