Stripper Crime: New film by Jennifer Lopez may not be shown in Malaysia

In the USA, Jennifer Lopez's new film "Hustlers" is a hit - in Malaysia, on the other hand, it becomes a political issue: The authorities in the Muslim-dominated country have not been given the story of a group of strippers. "This movie contains too many scenes of gross obscene content," said the head of the Malaysian Film Censorship Board.

If all the offensive scenes were cut out, there would be little left of the film, said the head of the department. "You can see the breasts of women and the genitals of men." In addition, the film contains scenes with drugs and erotic dances. Therefore "Hustlers" should not be shown in Malaysian cinemas.

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Lorene Scafaria (l.), Author and director of the thriller "Hustlers" with Jennifer Lopez

The "Hustlers" lender in Malaysia confirmed the ban on the film that was due to hit theaters on Thursday. "We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience to our beloved followers, fans of the film, media and partners," Square Box Pictures wrote on Instagram.

"Hustlers" is based on a true story. During the 2008 financial crisis, a group of strippers attempted to clear their clients' bank accounts. In the film adaptation play besides Lopez, inter alia, Julia Stiles and the rapper Cardi B. Lopez also participated in the production of the film.