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Even though she is not responsible, Anne Hathaway feels guilty.
The star apologized for having, in the film
The Witches
(based on the book by Roald Dahl), played a terrifying three-fingered witch.
Criticized by associations of the disabled for having portrayed terrifying characters with this affliction, ectrodactyly, the production immediately asked for forgiveness from those who had been shocked, explaining that it was simply a "new interpretation of cat's claws described in the book ”.
In turn, Anne Hathaway mentioned the episode on her Instagram account.
“I recently learned that many people with different limbs, especially children, suffer because of the image of the Great Witch in
The Witches
.
Let me start by saying that I do my best to be sensitive to the feelings and experiences of others, not for the sake of political correctness, but because not hurting others seems like an elementary level of decency that we should. all strive to achieve.
As someone who truly believes in inclusion and truly, truly hates cruelty, I owe all of you an apology for the pain caused.
I'm sorry, ”she posted on her page.
Not up to the task
Anne Hathaway also shared a video from the Lucky Fin Project association, which works to help young people with disabilities integrate better.
“I especially want to say that I am sorry to the children who have differences: now that I understand better, I promise to do better.
And I owe a special apology to all those who love you as fiercely as I love my own children: I'm sorry I didn't measure up, ”adds the actress, encouraging her fans to follow the organization.
And it is not the reviews of
The Witches
, more than mixed, that will console the production.
Right now, Robert Zemeckis' new film tops out at 47% positive opinions on the review aggregator Metacritic.
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