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Is Scarlett Johansson casting Hollywood 'whitewashing'?

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Is Hollywood 'whitewashing'?

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Scarlett Johansson's latest role has caused a stir because she plays an Asian character.

Johansson has been cast in the Hollywood remake of the Japanese anime Ghost in the Shell. It's led to a row about "whitewashing".

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