In Summer 2008 the movie Tropic Thunder was released, and its repeated use of the word “retarded” and disparaging stereotypes of people with disabilities sparked such fervor that the Special Olympics, the National Arc and other advocacy organizations boycotted the film. Here is the CNN clip and some you tube responses…
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VyWpQ7G9fk&feature=related (CNN coverage)
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51OcUFlznf8&feature=related (Special Olympics Response)
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9ut2feg2GU&feature=related (youth in Illinois speaks out)