Bernstein family defends Bradley Cooper from ‘Jewface’ storm
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Los Angeles (AFP) – The family of Leonard Bernstein has defended Bradley Cooper’s controversial decision to wear a large prosthetic nose while playing the Jewish composer in a new film. Oscar nominee Cooper — who wrote, directed and stars in “Maestro” — has received criticism since a trailer for the upcoming Netflix film was released online this week. Critics said the decision to wear a fake nose plays up to Jewish stereotypes, and have dubbed it “Jewface,” in reference to the historic “Blackface” practice of non-Black performers darkening their faces for roles. Others have questioned whethe…
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