In a lengthy response statement published in Deadline, another producer, Ayman Jamal, said the team behind They Are Us is “devastated by the pain and concerns caused by the announcement of the film”.

He continued to explain how they approached making the film, insisting “there is no one hero” in the film: “Collectively the New Zealand people from diverse backgrounds showed us, the rest of the world, that together they turned a horrific terrorist attack to unity, love and compassion by sticking together and affirming that they are all one and in this together.” Jamal also shared his email for anyone who wants to get in touch with him about their own story.

Over on Twitter, people are sharing their own responses to the project.

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