Sofia Carson Defends Her Film ‘Purple Hearts’ Against Charges Of Racism & Misogyny
Netflix’s new political drama, Purple Hearts, has received an onslaught of backlash since its release on July 29. Now, star and executive producer Sofia Carson, and director Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum are responding to critics and defending the film. It co-stars British actor Nicholas Galitzine. The love story follows a liberal musician who marries a conservative Marine in order to get health insurance. This particular take on the “opposites-attract” cliché left a bad taste in some viewers’ mouths, and the film has been accused of racism, misogyny and queerphobia. Viewers have pointed to offens...