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Malia Obama Accused of Plagiarism at Sundance Film Festival
5/20/2025
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- Malia Obama is under fire for allegedly borrowing ideas from director Natalie Jasmine Harris after her short film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Harris pointed out striking similarities between her film "Grace" and Obama's Nike ad, especially in camera angles and composition. She voiced her disappointment, urging for recognition of independent artists from both Obama and Nike.