The problem with Mulan: why the live-action remake is a lightning rod for controversy, Movies
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The remake of Disney’s hit animation has triggered pro-democracy and human rights protests in Hong Kong and around the world
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The 'Mulan' Controversy, Explained
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The Little Mermaid - MoviePooper
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Disney Wanted to Make a Splash in China With 'Mulan.' It Stumbled
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Mulan: All the Disney Movie's Controversies, Explained
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Song of the South's racist legacy and Disney's quiet reboot
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Mulan backlash: Disney executive says Xinjiang controversy created
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Why Is #BoycottMulan Trending? — Disney's Actress Sparks Controversy
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Disney Admits Mulan Controversy Pileup Has Created a “Lot of
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Movies in 2020: What Hollywood Might Have Looked Like
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Mulan (2020): A mess of hollow representation and real-world