What is Ali G in Da House?
Ali G in Da House is a 2002 feature film starring Sacha Baron Cohen as Ali G, a character first seen on the U.K. Television series The 11 O'Clock Show. The film followed the character's comedy hoaxes on the big screen. A sequel, Ali G: Who Iz I?, is set to open in theaters on October 23, which has renewed interest in the original.
Why it's in the news
Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G in the new feature film Ali G: Who Iz I?, a sequel to the 2002 original. The film has drawn strong reactions, including a boycott campaign and debate over its humor.
- Ali G Who Iz I — Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G in new film
Background
Ali G in Da House was released in 2002. It is a feature film built around Sacha Baron Cohen's character Ali G, a self-styled interviewer who was first seen on The 11 O'Clock Show, a British television series. The original film was a full written narrative, unlike its sequel.
Ali G: Who Iz I? Is the sequel., it is a second feature film featuring the character and is the film now drawing attention. Its story is described as a series of hoaxes rather than a fully written narrative. Two other characters from Baron Cohen's earlier Who Is America? Television series also appear: Erran Morad and Dr Nira Cain-N'Degrocello. In the sequel, Ali is shown as washed up and short of money, and he travels to the United States with his partner Julie, played by Morgana Robinson.
Sacha Baron Cohen has said the new film will be his last film of this style, though he has made similar statements before. The film is set to open in theaters on October 23 and then arrive on Amazon Prime Video soon after. Critics have described it as broad and crass, though sometimes funny. A campaign to boycott the film has formed, and critics have accused it of relying on an outdated caricature and of cultural appropriation. A premiere clip showing a man removed from his seat has also been widely covered.
What people are asking
Who stars in Ali G in Da House?
Sacha Baron Cohen plays Ali G, the title character. The sources do not list the wider cast of the 2002 film, so this page does not name other actors from it.
Is Ali G: Who Iz I? a sequel to Ali G in Da House?
Yes. The sources describe Ali G: Who Iz I? as a sequel to Ali G in Da House, which was released in 2002.
When is Ali G: Who Iz I? released?
The film is set to open in theaters on October 23, and it is due on Amazon Prime Video soon after.
Is this Sacha Baron Cohen's last Ali G film?
Baron Cohen has said it will be his last film of this style. He has made similar statements before, so it is not certain.
Why is there a boycott of the new film?
A campaign to boycott the film has formed. Critics say the film uses an outdated caricature and accuse it of cultural appropriation, which is also a plot point in the film.