In the first 'Hangover' movie Zach Galifianakis's character Alan refers to the title character of 'Rain Man' as a retard, and though the comment gets a big laugh, Hollywood heavyweights are stepping in to make sure this type of slur is no longer used.
A PSA recently hit the airwaves featuring 'Glee' stars Jane Lynch and Lauren Potter discussing why racial and social slurs are hurtful. The campaign, called the R-WORD, boasts the support of several industry leaders.
Check out the PSA below, and then head to www.r-word.org for more information.
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Source: http://blog.moviefone.com/2011/05/25/hollywood-heavyweights-aim-to-end-the-r-word/
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