Helen Mirren stands by casting choices amid ongoing debate over actors portraying different religions and races

Helen Mirren defends her use of prosthetics to portray Golda Meir in 'Golda,' saying there's a delicate balance in portraying historical figures accurately.
Writer of 'Golda' criticizes "creeping authoritarianism" in dictating who can tell which stories, after backlash over Mirren's casting.
Mirren rails against the notion writers and actors should only tackle topics relating to their own race or religion.
Debate continues over whether gentile actors like Mirren and Bradley Cooper should portray famously Jewish figures.
Mirren and 'Golda' crew believe she captured the role authentically, while others emphasize the character's Jewish identity.