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Maestro movie: How Bradley Cooper’s prosthetic nose sparked a ‘Jewface’ backlash

bourbiza August 17, 2023 Top Stories Leave a comment 164 Views

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Critics said the decision to wear a fake nose plays up to Jewish stereotypes.
“Maestro” is due to premiere at next month’s Venice Film Festival.
Bernstein died in 1990 but remains one of the best-known composers and conductors of all time.

The family of Leonard Bernstein has defended Bradley Cooper’s controversial decision to wear a large prosthetic nose while playing the Jewish composer in a new film.

Oscar nominee Cooper — who wrote, directed and stars in “Maestro” — has received criticism since a trailer for the upcoming Netflix film was released online this week.

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