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Protesters decry "Tropic Thunder" in Vermont

Thursday, 08/14/08 8:04am and 8:04am

Protesters who picketed a Montpelier movie theater showing the new movie "Tropic Thunder" say the blockbuster comedy is mean-spirited in the way it portrays a character with cognitive disabilities.

Chanting and carrying signs, they protested outside the Capitol Theater on Wednesday night.

The  executive director of the Vermont Center for Independent Living Deborah Lisi-Baker says Vermonters should boycott the movie because of its depiction of "Simple Jack," a Ben Stiller character who's called derogatory names including moron and imbecile by others.

 


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