New Zealand

Call for Fifty Shades boycott

08:58 am on 8 February 2015

Christian lobby group Family First is calling for a boycott of the upcoming film Fifty Shades of Grey.

Fifty Shades Of Grey stars Jamie Dornan (L) and Dakota Johnson Photo: AFP

The film, which features acts of sadomasochism, is being released on Thursday.

Family First wants families to boycott the film and instead donate money to a local women's refuge.

The group's director Bob McCoskrie said the film was based on the humiliation, abuse and control of a woman by a possessive, violent and jealous man.

He said it portrayed foul and dangerous lies about love.

Mr McCoskrie said anyone concerned about sexual violence should not attend the film, and should instead use the opportunity to discuss these issues with their children.