London Theater Apologizes, Changes ‚Jewish‘ Name of Billionaire Character After Accusations of Stereotyping | Algemeiner.com
The popular Royal Court Theatre in London apologized twice after it was accused of Jewish stereotyping and perpetuating antisemitism through the lead character in its new play.
“Rare Earth Mettle,” authored by British playwright Al Smith, features a fictional Silicon Valley billionaire and Edison Motors CEO named Hershel Fink who wants to “save the world” by building affordable electric cars. The show opens on Wednesday and has been promoted as a “brutally comic exploration of risk, delusion and power spanning Bolivia, the US and the UK.”
“Rare Earth Mettle,” authored by British playwright Al Smith, features a fictional Silicon Valley billionaire and Edison Motors CEO named Hershel Fink who wants to “save the world” by building affordable electric cars. The show opens on Wednesday and has been promoted as a “brutally comic exploration of risk, delusion and power spanning Bolivia, the US and the UK.”
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