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The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks

The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks

TED
Sociedade e Cultura

Jar Jar Binks became one of the most polarizing figures in cinematic history when he made his debut in Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace in 1999. He was even named "the most annoying movie character of all time" by Complex Magazine. After the release, Ahmed Best, the man who played Jar Jar, was hit with the full force of the backlash — and it nearly destroyed him. The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks is a six-part journey through the early internet to understand how one of the first-ever online hate campaigns began, and to right what we got so wrong about Jar Jar the first time around.

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    Hear more episodes of Corner Piece on your favorite podcast app or here: https://link.mgln.ai/HEj451

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    Thu, 15 Oct 2026 - 32min
  • 8 - The Moth Podcast: Star Wars

    This is an episode of The Moth, another podcast we think you'll enjoy. On this episode of The Moth Podcast, we visit a galaxy far far away, with three stories all about the impact of Star Wars. Plus, a discussion about why Star Wars has resonated for more than 50 years. Hosts: Brandon Grant-Walker and Edgar Ruiz, Jr. Storytellers: Dame Wilburn confuses a man in a costume for the real Darth Vader. Shannan Paul’s mother teaches her that it’s alright to fall in love with science-fiction. Manuelito Wheeler translates Star Wars: A New Hope into Navajo.

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    Mon, 06 May 2024 - 39min
  • 7 - Episode 6: Redemption

    Two decades after The Phantom Menace premiered, the world is finally reconsidering how it treated Ahmed Best and the character he brought to life. But back in our galaxy, are we doomed to stay on the dark side of internet culture? Or is it not too late to redeem ourselves and stop making the same online mistakes over and over again? Transcripts for The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks are available at go.ted.com/jarjar

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    Wed, 02 Aug 2023 - 35min
  • 6 - Episode 5: The Most Loving Story

    In the wake of the anti-Jar Jar backlash, Ahmed begins to rebuild his life. In the meantime, we try to make sense of internet hate by talking to one of the original Jar Jar haters: the person who created The Jar Jar Hate Page. Transcripts for The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks are available at go.ted.com/jarjar

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    Wed, 26 Jul 2023 - 33min
  • 5 - Episode 4: The Hardest Part

    While Ahmed faces Jar Jar hate websites and death threats, an even more thorny and challenging set of criticisms hits close to home, pushing Ahmed to a breaking point. Transcripts for The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks are available at go.ted.com/jarjar

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    Wed, 19 Jul 2023 - 37min
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