shawn edwards

Sacha Baron Cohen's new film, Bruno, premiered in theaters on Friday to mixed reviews. Several were offended by the admittedly provocative antics of Cohen onscreen. But was it offending the wrong people? Scores of people from the gay community have voiced their distaste for Cohen's depiction of homosexuals in the movie, fearing that his behavior perpetuates common stereotypes and strengthens homophobic tendencies. A scene where Bruno treats a baby like an accessory has especially angered some, in a time when the gay community is having difficulty gaining adoption rights. Others disagree, saying Bruno's character is an obvious cartoon version of the ridiculous stereotypes that have been wrongly placed on homosexuals. But in the end, Bruno is a comedy, so is it funny? And if so, do we laugh more from satire or sheer shock value? Here to discuss these questions and more we have Richard Kim of The Nation, Antoine B. Craigwell of GBMNews.com, and Shawn Edwards creator of www.iloveblackmovies.com and contributor at FoxTV.