Monday, February 14, 2005
Our ancestors weren't 'cannibals'
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Film row over Pirates 'cannibals'
"Plans to portray Dominica's Carib Indians as cannibals in the sequel to hit film Pirates of the Caribbean have been criticised by the group's chief.
Carib Chief Charles Williams said talks with Disney's producers revealed there was "a strong element of cannibalism in the script which cannot be removed".
The Caribbean island's government said Disney planned to film in Dominica.
The Caribs have long denied their ancestors practised cannibalism. Disney was unavailable for comment.
"Our ancestors stood up against early European conquerors and because they stood up...we were labelled savages and cannibals up to today," said Mr Williams. "
"Plans to portray Dominica's Carib Indians as cannibals in the sequel to hit film Pirates of the Caribbean have been criticised by the group's chief.
Carib Chief Charles Williams said talks with Disney's producers revealed there was "a strong element of cannibalism in the script which cannot be removed".
The Caribbean island's government said Disney planned to film in Dominica.
The Caribs have long denied their ancestors practised cannibalism. Disney was unavailable for comment.
"Our ancestors stood up against early European conquerors and because they stood up...we were labelled savages and cannibals up to today," said Mr Williams. "
