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Olivia Newton-John hits back at critics of 'rapey and racist' 1978 hit film Grease
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mirror.co.ukGrease actress Olivia Newton-John has hit out at critics who slammed Grease for being "rapey" and "racist". The 1978 hit movie, which also stars John Travolta, was shown on BBC One on Boxing Day 2020, but some modern day viewers were not happy.
The plot follows Olivia's character Sandy Olsson and her on-off romance with John's Danny Zuko, as they navigate high school and various friendships.
Some people tuning in on December 26 branded the iconic film "homophobic" when referring to the homecoming dance scene, in which no same-sex couples were allowed on the dance floor.
Other viewers claimed the scene where Danny and Sandy go to a drive-in was "rapey" after Danny "makes a move" on Sandy, and others felt the movie was "racist" for not
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