Here's What Allies Can Learn From Love, Simon
Here's What Allies Can Learn From 'Love, Simon'
"The film allows audiences to see what active advocacy looks like."
While 20th Century Fox's upcoming teen rom-com Love, Simon tells the story of a closeted gay kid, Insecure's Natasha Rothwell also believes the groundbreaking film can benefit LGBTQ allies as well.
"It's a really cool sort of celebration of what it could be and what we can be for people who are coming out of the closet," she told PRIDE.
Rothwell's character, the quirky drama teacher Ms. Albright, is a passionate advocate for doing what's right. In one scene, Ms. Albright chastises two homophobic bullies in front of the whole school, sending a message that that kind of hate is unacceptable in the education setting as well as anywhere else. It's a cathartic moment for those who've experienced bullying and never had someone stand up for us so fiercely.
"It speaks to who I am in real life, but also allows audiences to see what active advocacy looks like," Rothwell said about the scene.
She hopes her role inspires people to stand up for what they believe in. "You can't be silent. You have a voice and you should use it."
Love, Simon is in theaters everywhere on Friday, March 16.
