Tropic Thunder (2008)
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Considering the satirical context behind Robert Downey Jr.’s portrayal of an actor in blackface in Tropic Thunder, it could be an oversimplification to say that one categorically couldn’t make the comedy today.
But considering how hotly debated the necessity of this makeup choice has been ever since, it does seem likely that Tropic Thunder would have generated far more controversy if it were released now compared to 2008.
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