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    Will Borat's Release Forms Prevent a Slew of Lawsuits?

    A new mock-documentary is making big money, but some of its unwitting co-stars claim they were duped into making fools of themselves for the entertainment of others.  Now a court has taken notice of their complaints.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    A new mock-documentary is making big money, but some of its unwitting co-stars claim they were duped into making fools of themselves for the entertainment of others. Now a court has taken notice of their complaints. Borat, which is on track to earn more than $100 million, stars zany British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen masquerading as a journalist from Kazakhstan who wants to know more about American life. Yesterday, a Los Angeles County Judge viewed a scene featuring two South Carolina fraternity brothers.

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