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Autism rights activists ask Sia to cancel ‘Music’ film with new petition

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Sia to cancel the release of her upcoming film Music.Many have taken to social media in response to the first trailer of the film, released on November 19, which shows Maddie Ziegler playing the role of a nonverbal autistic teenager.An online petition was launched last week, campaigning to cancel the premiere in light of visual effects and stereotypes deemed offensive, as well as the fact that Ziegler is not on the autism spectrum.“As an autistic individual, I am asking that this film is canceled,” wrote Hannah Marshall, who launched the petition, on the fundraising page. “It is extremely offensive to myself and other autistic individuals.

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