Animators in Britain decided to drop a scene that made light of leprosy from an upcoming movie, "The Pirates! Band of Misfits," after leprosy support groups complained. Leprosy is still a serious problem in many parts of the world, including Brazil and
Once more bowing to pressure from the powerful leprosy lobby, Aardman Animations has been forced to change a scene in its newest stop-motion animated adventure The Pirates!
Trailer for animated film sparked outrage from those suffering from the disease.
Tag FD leprosy Nikki Jorgensen of Leprosy Mission Scotland (pictured) gave a presentation to Forfar Action of Churches on Sunday afternoon. World Leprosy Day will be celebrated in over 100 countries on the last Sunday in January.
Leprosy groups expressed concern that the scene could increase the stigma and discrimination felt by people suffering from leprosy. The filmmaker will alter the scene “out of respect and sensitivity for those who suffer from
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