George Lucas defends 'Star Wars' films against criticism that they feature 'all white men,' saying that many of the characters are aliens.
"Most of the people are aliens!" Lucas exclaimed. "The idea is you’re supposed to accept people for what they are."with over seven years of experience in the entertainment industry. An award-winning journalist, she's written for Turner Classic Movies,, and more. She's worked at EW for six years covering film, TV, theater, music, and books.
"Most of the people are aliens! The idea is you’re supposed to accept people for what they are, whether they’re big and furry or whether they’re green or whatever. The idea is all people are equal.") as examples of people of color playing major roles in the films. "In the first one, there were a few Tunisians who were dark, and in the second one I had Billy Williams," he said."And the , which they were also criticizing, I had Sam Jackson.
While the films seek to portray all people, including aliens, as equal, Lucas also noted that he used discrimination against droids as an allegory for prejudice and racism. "That was a way of saying, you know, people are always discriminating against something and sooner or later, that’s what’s going to happen," he added. "I mean, we’re already starting with AI, saying, ‘Well, we can’t trust those robots.
"Who do you think the heroes are in these stories?" he asked. "What do you think Princess Leia was? She’s the head of the rebellion. She’s the one that’s taking this young kid who doesn’t know anything and this boisterous, I-know-everything guy who can’t do anything and trying to save the rebellion with these clowns … And it’s the same thing with Queen Amidala.
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