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‘True Detective’ Showrunner Issa López Defends ‘Emilia Pérez’ Amid Online Criticisms That It Is a ‘Xenophobic Mess’
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scrn loglineNewly minted Golden Globe winner 'Emilia Pérez' faces online backlash, with 'True Detective' showrunner Issa López rushing to defend the film's cultural authenticity.beat sheet- Director Jacques Audiard, a French filmmaker, has been accused of a 'xenophobic mess' and lacking understanding of Latine culture in his depiction of Mexican characters.
- Actress Zoe Saldana, who plays the title role, has remained silent on the controversy, though 'True Detective' showrunner Issa López has passionately argued the film's cultural nuance and authenticity.
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‘True Detective’ Showrunner Issa López Defends ‘Emilia Pérez’ Amid Online Criticisms That It Is a ‘Xenophobic Mess’
The WrapStory by Sharon Knolle
scrn logline
Newly minted Golden Globe winner 'Emilia Pérez' faces online backlash, with 'True Detective' showrunner Issa López rushing to defend the film's cultural authenticity.
beat sheet
- Director Jacques Audiard, a French filmmaker, has been accused of a 'xenophobic mess' and lacking understanding of Latine culture in his depiction of Mexican characters.
- Actress Zoe Saldana, who plays the title role, has remained silent on the controversy, though 'True Detective' showrunner Issa López has passionately argued the film's cultural nuance and authenticity.
call sheet
Issa López, Jacques Audiard, Zoe Saldana, Netflix, Emilia Pérez, True Detective