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Picturehouse Cancels Ali G: Who Iz I? After Boycott

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC · How we work

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Sacha Baron Cohen releases *Ali G: Who Iz I?* in UK cinemas on 23 October 2026.
The British Board of Film Classification cuts a scene, citing the Protection of Children Act 1978.
The BBFC rates the film 15 under its guidelines.
Black British comedians label the character an alibi for racism, prompting tens of thousands to sign a boycott petition.
Picturehouse announces it will not screen the film.

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Story summary

Sacha Baron Cohen releases *Ali G: Who Iz I?* in UK cinemas on 23 October 2026.
The British Board of Film Classification cuts a scene, citing the Protection of Children Act 1978.
The BBFC rates the film 15 under its guidelines.
Black British comedians label the character an alibi for racism, prompting tens of thousands to sign a boycott petition.
Picturehouse announces it will not screen the film.