Loading ...Arab Gulf States Ban West Side Story–Finding its Transgender Character Unacceptable
Steven Spielberg’s new version of West Side Story has hit certain Arab countries with a thud, censored by their guardians of morality and ethics. It is namely the fluid character who originally played a tomboy, now represented as a transgender person. LGBTQ movements in a few Arab countries have gained some momentum but are generally frowned on. Contributing writer, John Mason, reviews the film’s impact on Arab countries.