Stereotypes In Breakfast At Tiffany's

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A line between the funny and the offensive. This line could come in especially when a minority or mentally challenged character is portrayed. People are justifiably sensitive to seeing a stereotype play out on the screen in front of them. The film itself may be good, but the stereotype portrayed can somewhat hinder its longevity. Whether it’s Mr. Yunioshi in Breakfast at Tiffany’s (he may have been acceptable in the 60s, but definitely not to today’s audience) or Alice Klieg in Welcome to Me, once the sensitivity line is crossed, the offense must be

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