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The controversy around The Acolyte echoes a broader critique of Hollywood’s racial dynamics. Lauren Chen, a political commentator, previously highlighted how Hollywood operates as a “white institution,” underscoring how representation is often a mirror of systemic white supremacy. Her insights, shared in a prior video, suggest that Hollywood’s casting and storytelling are often rooted in racial and ideological biases—something that fans and critics believe has permeated Disney’s Star Wars projects.
This ideological lens reveals a pattern: casting choices and narratives seem influenced less by storytelling needs and more by ideological statements designed to promote specific social messages—often at odds with traditional Star Wars themes of heroism, adventure, and morality.