Am I Normal? with Mona Chalabi Episode 1: The Internet’s First Main Character? | The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks
Jul 26, 2023
Jar Jar Binks, a revolutionary CGI creation in Star Wars, discusses the hate towards his character and the internet's role in fueling negativity. The hosts explore waiting in line for the release of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and the emergence of Star Wars fan websites. Ahmed Best reflects on portraying Jar Jar Binks, the challenges of being a black artist, and his journey towards redemption.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Waiting in Line for Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
02:36 • 13min
The Internet's Main Character
15:07 • 6min
The Emergence of Star Wars Fan Websites and the Use of 'Net' in the Late 90s
21:16 • 2min
Exploring the Early Details of Jar Jar Binks
23:01 • 7min
The Impact and Redemption of Jar Jar Binks
29:43 • 3min