Monroe biopic accused of anti-abortion propaganda
The Independent|October 02, 2022
Planned Parenthood has criticised Netflix film Blonde as "antiabortion propaganda".
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Monroe biopic accused of anti-abortion propaganda

The 18-rated film, based on the novel of the same name by Joyce Carol Oates, features many imagined scenes from the star’s life. It has attracted huge controversy since it was released on the streaming giant earlier this week.

Blonde is not a standard biopic about Monroe and people have criticised the film as “traumatic” viewing, arguing it is “exploitative” of Monroe, highlighting, in particular, the multiple scenes of sexual assault that occur throughout.

Many people have also singled out the movie’s treatment of abortion. Blonde depicts Monroe as having had two illegal abortions against her will. In one scene that has been shared and criticised widely on social media, CGI is used to portray Monroe’s foetuses, which look like fully formed babies, speaking to her. “You won’t hurt me this time, will you?” a foetus asks Monroe.

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