Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' casting sparks colorism controversy.

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Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' casting sparks colorism controversy.
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Disney's casting of a biracial, light-skinned actor in the role of Nani, Lilo's older sister, in the live-action adaptation of "Lilo & Stitch" has sparked a debate on colorism. Many Native Hawaiian fans were disappointed, hoping for an actor whose features reflected those of the island's Indigenous population. This is not the first time Disney has faced criticism for whitewashing or changing the appearance of characters of color in their live-action adaptations.

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