Let's get this out of the way:
On page 45 of Suzanne Collins' novel, on which The Hunger Games is based, the author writes of Rue: "She has dark brown skin and eyes, but other than that's she's very like Prim in size and demeanor..."
So, yes, any reader of this franchise should be aware that the female Tribute from District 11 is African-American, as portrayed by Amandla Stenberg on the big screen. Not that it should matter, of course... but apparently it does to a slew of supposed fans
Consider the ignorant, racist Tweets many have sent over the past few days:
Fortunately, these idiots are in the minority, as The Hunger Games sky-rocketed to a record-breaking box office haul this weekend and has been generally well received by critics and theater goers alike.
As for these morons? If only Katniss could get them in her bow-and-arrow crosshairs...
Source: http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2012/03/racist-morons-react-to-the-hunger-games-rue-is-black/
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