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Several Middle Eastern countries ban West Side Story over transgender character played by nonbinary actor

By Sydney Shea
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Several Middle Eastern countries ban West Side Story over transgender character played by nonbinary actor

Some Middle Eastern nations are banning West Side Story.

Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of the classic American musical premieres Friday. Several countries are blocking the film because of its pro-gay and transgender subtext, as one of its characters is transgender.

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