![]() Particularly a woman whose work and life were subjected to the worst aspects of patriarchy, class discrimination and gender imbalance…Īs a working class, queer film maker, I continually explore the themes of class, gender, sexuality within my work, treating my truthful characters with utter respect and I hope giving them authentic respectful lives and relationships they deserve I should also point out that the film (again, that these newspaper writers know absolutely nothing about) hasn’t even been made yetĪfter seeing queer history be routinely ‘straightened’ throughout culture, and given a historical figure where there is no evidence whatsoever of a heterosexual relationship, is it not permissible to view that person within another context…? Read Lee’s entire comments below.Ī Sunday thread: It has come to my attention there is huge speculation about my new film and the ‘controversial’ flames that have been fanned on a slow ‘news’ story day by newspapers and columnists who haven’t read my script or know anything about my film “I would now love to get on with the business of actually making a new film which I hope you will like.” “As a working class, queer film maker, I continually explore the themes of class, gender, sexuality within my work, treating my truthful characters with utter respect and I hope giving them authentic respectful lives and relationships they deserve,” Lee added. Lee responded to the accusations on social media by writing, “After seeing queer history be routinely ‘straightened’ throughout culture, and given a historical figure where there is no evidence whatsoever of a heterosexual relationship, is it not permissible to view that person within another context?” “As long as it’s well presented and tastefully done and in the spirit of Mary Anning, then I think it’s brilliant.” “To be honest, it doesn’t matter,” Lorraine added on a more optimistic note. Lorraine referred to Mary as “a loner, and an independent woman,” saying that in today’s time it could lead some to assume she was a lesbian. ![]() ![]() Is that not enough?”Īnother relative, Lorraine Anning, said she believes the decision to create a gay relationship involving Mary is to make it more attractive to moviegoers. The 25 Saddest TV Character Deaths of This CenturyĢ023 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Talk Seriesīarbara Anning said there is not “any evidence to back up portraying as a gay woman,” adding, “I believe Mary Anning was abused because she was poor, uneducated, and a woman. ![]() 'Eternal Sunshine' Producer Reveals 'Chaotic' Filming Led Original Editor to Have a 'Nervous Breakdown' 'The Regime' Trailer: Kate Winslet Is Losing Control in HBO's Authoritarian Satire ![]()
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