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Reel Representation: &#8216;Annihilation&#8217; features actresses of color, but struggles with whitewashing

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My heart dropped when I saw the words “whitewashing” and “controversy” appear in a headline about the upcoming film “Annihilation.” I’ve been excited for the film ever since its trailer dropped in December.

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Reel Representation: ‘Annihilation’ features actresses of color, but struggles with whitewashing

By Olivia Mazzucato

Feb. 19, 2018 5:59 p.m.