love J.K. Rowling to love Harry Potter? LGBTQ transgender viewpoints, disappointment, disillusioned fandom

Do You Need to Love J.K. Rowling to Love Harry Potter? – The Big Picture

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The author of Harry Potter‘s angry essays in the U.K. press and subsequent social media meltdown have left LGBTQ fans of the YA wizard series feeling hurt, confused, and reconsidering what were some of their favorite memories. What happens to the pop culture that shapes us when the creators turn out to be less than who we thought they were?

This is The Big Picture with Bob Chipman, talking about the relationship among J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter, and the fans.

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Bob Chipman
Bob Chipman is a critic and author.