About this episode

The episode discusses the dual perspectives on whether Leia's Bikini in Return of the Jedi is empowering or exploitative, featuring insights from Carrie Fisher.

I am back with both sides of the argument on if Leia's Bikini in Return of the Jedi was empowering or exploitative. And unsurpisingly, Carrie Fisher comes down on both sides. How does that work? Find out in the episode! https://allmylinks.com/whoshotfirstswpod https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/nov/05/slave-leia-controversy-star-wars-objectification https://fangirlblog.com/2011/07/slave-leia-empower-women/ https://movieweb.com/star-wars-bloodlines-princess-leia-slave-huttslayer/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/carrie-fisher-slave-leia-costume-959475/

People in this episode

Host: Alex

Topics covered

• Leia's Bikini
• empowerment
• objectification
• Star Wars
• Carrie Fisher
• feminism

Keywords

• Slave Leia
• bikini
• Return of the Jedi
• empowerment
• exploitative
• Star Wars controversy
• Carrie Fisher

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Return of the Jedi

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