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An Israeli superhero is the least of the problems with ‘Captain America: Brave New World’

JL;DR SUMMARY Captain America: Brave New World introduces Shira Haas as Sabra, an Israeli superhero whose character ignites controversy for her representation of Israel amidst geopolitical sensitivities. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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American PoliticsShira HaasFilm CriticismIsraeli SuperheroMarvel StudiosCaptain AmericaSabra CharacterGeopolitical ControversyRacial DynamicsRepresentation In Film

Places mentioned

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District, Israel
"Throughout Captain America: Brave New World, Israeli actress Shira Haas character stops the action to moon over the beauty of Tel Avivs beaches."
Jenin, Northern District, Israel
"recall the wonderful day during her IDF service when she arrested a Palestinian child for throwing a stone in Jenin."
Los Angeles, California, United States
"Dozens of protesters showed up to the L.A. premiere, accusing Marvel Studios of complicity in genocide."
India
"new element found in the Indian Ocean called adamantium (not to be confused with vibranium)"

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