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‘They Are Us’: Controversial film about Christchurch attacks put on hold

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They Are Us, A fictional film about the Christchurch mosque shootings starring Rose Byrne, has been put on hold.They Are Us came under fire from New Zealand’s Muslim community when it became clear that the film’s focus would be on Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

Its title is pulled from one of the speeches that Ardern, who is to be played by Byrne, made at the time of the 2019 attacks.

51 people were killed in the shootings.Ardern, who did not consult on the film, has distanced herself from the project. A statement issued via a spokesperson on her behalf said: “The prime minister and the government have no involvement in the film.”At a press conference in June, the prime minister said that the Muslim community should be the centre of the.

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