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Dev Patel on the trans representation in #MonkeyMan and including the hijra community in his film: "This is an anthem for the underdog, the voiceless, the marginalized."

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TheQuartering2 years ago

Nobody cares about "trans-representation" except hollywood freaks.

Orange Hat2 years ago

Thank you for saving me money.

Peace2 years ago

How to kill your movie in less than a minute by Dev Patel

Malcolm Marks2 years ago

Lot of conservative tears in the comments. 😂😂😂

An American Werewolf2 years ago

I lived in India for seven years. The hijira community is a part of everyday life there.

Vinny🇺🇸🪖🐊2 years ago

oh, never mind. Good luck with that

N S2 years ago

I guess I'll pass on the film then

Stig Prime2 years ago

Thanks for the warning. That saved me some money.

MOVIEDEATHS2 years ago

This is actually a major part of the 2nd act of Monkey Man and it's one of the best parts.

🍉🍉🍉 🍉 𓆟2 years ago

Dev the person that you are

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