{"id":2123414,"date":"2023-12-12T21:08:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T02:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/barack-obama-hit-over-character-in-netflix-film-he-executive-produced-warning-against-trusting-white-people\/"},"modified":"2023-12-12T21:13:13","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T02:13:13","slug":"barack-obama-hit-over-character-in-netflix-film-he-executive-produced-warning-against-trusting-white-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/barack-obama-hit-over-character-in-netflix-film-he-executive-produced-warning-against-trusting-white-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Obama criticized for promoting distrust of &#8216;white people&#8217; in Netflix film he produced"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbarack-obama-hit-over-character-in-netflix-film-he-executive-produced-warning-against-trusting-white-people%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2123414&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Users Criticize Barack Obama Over Controversial Scene in Netflix Film<\/h2>\n<p>Former President Barack Obama is facing backlash from users on X\u2063 over a viral clip from the\u2063 apocalyptic Netflix\u2062 film &#8220;Leave \u200cThe World Behind,&#8221;\u2064 which he executive produced alongside Michelle Obama. \u2063In the scene, one of\u2064 the \u2064main \u200dcharacters warns about trusting others, particularly white people.<\/p>\n<p>The movie, based on Rumaan Alam&#8217;s book, revolves \u2062around two families forced to live together after a technology\u2063 blackout isolates them from the outside world. The Obamas signed on to produce \u200bthe\u2064 film \u2064last year through their Higher Ground production company.<\/p>\n<p>Director Sam Esmail revealed that he \u2063consulted with the \u2062former president on the script. Obama provided valuable input on \u200dthe characters and emphasized the importance of \u200bempathy. Esmail praised \u2062Obama&#8217;s passion for movies and \u2063his \u200bdesire to see a high-quality film.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">NEW \u200b\u2013 Netflix&#8217;s &#8220;Leave the World \u2063Behind&#8221; cyber apocalypse movie warns about &#8220;white people&#8221;\u2064 if &#8220;the world falls apart.&#8221;\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YRQ2Vh9roT\">pic.twitter.com\/YRQ2Vh9roT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/disclosetv\/status\/1734248642494464431?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 11, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In\u2062 the scene that has gone \u2062viral, a father consoles his upset teenage daughter about \u2064their circumstances of living with another family,\u2062 who\u2063 happen to be \u2063white. The daughter \u2064expresses her concern, stating, &#8220;I&#8217;m asking you to remember that if the world falls apart,\u2064 trust should not be doled out easily to anyone, \u2062especially\u2062 white people.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Following\u200c the film&#8217;s release on the streaming site, people took to\u200b social media to criticize \u200bthe &#8220;racist&#8221; scene. Many expressed disappointment\u2064 in the Obamas \u2062for including\u200b such content in a film they produced.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Netflix \u200dfilm \u2063called &#8216;Leave The World Behind&#8217; produced\u200d by the Obamas \u2062includes a scene demonizing\u2062 white people,&#8221; wrote Libs of TikTok. &#8220;White people are the only group \u2064you&#8217;re allowed and \u2064celebrated to be racist\u200b towards, and it \u200dwill be put into movies by the most influential \u200bpeople.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1702480173792000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2nrT_7QMnzzJpN16LrCBMy\">CLICK HERE TO GET\u200b THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Another user\u200d expressed disappointment in the \u2064Obamas, stating, &#8220;The \u200bObamas \u2063are \u200ctwo of the most influential people on the planet. Politics aside, you have to agree\u200c that their potential power \u200bto create good in the world is\u200d monumental. That&#8217;s why seeing that \u200bpower used to \u2063promote racial \u200chatred is deeply disappointing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A third person questioned why white\u2064 people would even watch a movie produced by the Obamas, claiming that &#8220;Leave the World Behind&#8221; is clearly against white people. They criticized Netflix \u200bfor promoting content that goes\u2064 against its largest audience.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Shame \u2064on you Netflix for promoting this garbage against white people, who are most likely \u2064your\u200b biggest audience,&#8221; \u200cthe user added. &#8220;It is time to treat \u200dthem like Bud\u200b Light, as\u2064 Netflix clearly didn&#8217;t get the message.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How do supporters of Barack Obama argue in favor of the controversial \u2062scene?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  T has sparked controversy, a character played by\u2063 a prominent African-American actor warns the other characters about the dangers \u200dof trusting others, specifically pointing out white people. This specific dialogue has received criticism from a portion of viewers, who argue that it perpetuates stereotypes and \u200dpromotes division among different racial groups.<\/p>\n<p>Critics argue that the \u2062inclusion of such\u2064 dialogue in a film produced by Barack \u200dObama, a figure known for advocating unity \u200band\u200d equality, is hypocritical and undermines his own message. They argue that the scene serves to further polarize society and increase racial tensions rather than fostering understanding and empathy.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters of Barack Obama, \u2064on the other hand, argue that the scene accurately represents the character&#8217;s perspective and should not be taken as a reflection of Obama&#8217;s personal beliefs or intentions. They emphasize the importance\u200c of portraying diverse experiences and \u200dperspectives in films, even when they \u200bmay be uncomfortable or controversial.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, the controversy surrounding this scene highlights the challenges faced by filmmakers and producers when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/author-of-infamous-gender-queer-book-i-dont-recommend-this-book-for-kids\/\" title=\"Author of controversial 'Gender Queer' book advises against its suitability for children.\">addressing sensitive topics<\/a> such as race and identity. While the intention\u200d may be to start a conversation or shed light on certain\u2063 issues, there is always a risk of misinterpretation or backlash. Balancing artistic expression and the \u2064responsibility to promote \u2064inclusivity and\u200c understanding \u2063is an ongoing struggle in the film industry.<\/p>\n<p>It\u200d is worth noting that this controversy has sparked \u200da broader discussion about representation in media and the responsibility of public figures. As a\u2063 former president, Barack Obama holds a\u2063 unique \u2063position of influence, and his involvement in the production of a film will invariably attract attention and scrutiny. The response to this scene reflects the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/armys-top-enlisted-leader-fights-with-twitter-users-to-defend-units-pride-month-post\/\" title=\"Army's top enlisted leader defends unit's 'Pride' Month post amid Twitter backlash.\">ongoing debates surrounding<\/a> the influence and responsibility\u200c of public figures in shaping societal \u2062discourse.<\/p>\n<p>As the discussion evolves, it is important \u200cto approach these conversations with \u200bnuance, empathy, and\u200b a willingness to listen\u200b to different perspectives. Recognizing the complexities of these issues and engaging in respectful dialogue can lead to a deeper understanding and\u2064 potentially pave the way for positive \u200bchange.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the backlash faced by Barack Obama over a controversial scene in the Netflix film &#8220;Leave The World Behind&#8221; exposes the challenges of addressing sensitive topics in the film industry. The controversy highlights the complexities of balancing artistic\u200b expression with societal responsibility, and the\u2064 impact of public figures in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/twitter-under-fire-from-a-man-named-mudge-former-hactivist-from-the-cult-of-the-dead-cow\/\" title=\"Twitter Under Fire From A Man Named Mudge: Former \u2018Hactivist\u2019 From The Cult Of The Dead Cow\">shaping public discourse<\/a>. Moving forward, it will be\u2064 crucial to foster open and inclusive discussions surrounding these topics to promote understanding and progress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Users on X criticized former President Barack Obama for his involvement in a Netflix film called &#8220;Leave The World Behind.&#8221; The film, which he executive produced with Michelle Obama, features a character cautioning against trusting others, particularly white people. Adapted from Rumaan Alam&#8217;s book, the movie portrays two families compelled to confront an apocalyptic scenario<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":219,"featured_media":2123415,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2123414","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2123414","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/219"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2123414"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2123414\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2123415"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2123414"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2123414"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2123414"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}