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Writer Thinks ‘Lord of the Rings’ Is Racist Toward Orcs

Writer Thinks ‘Lord of the Rings’ Is Racist Toward Orcs
'Lord of the Rings' actors Liv Tyler and Elijah Wood pose for photographers during a press conference in Tokyo, Feb. 20, 2002. Toru Yamanaka/AFP/Getty Images
Colin Fredericson
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A relatively unknown writer criticized J.R.R. Tolkien’s writing in “The Lord of the Rings” as racist.

Andy Duncan made the comment on the Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy podcast run by Wired Magazine.

Colin Fredericson
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