I heard that the BBC is airing a fake documentary styled movie in which Pres. Bush is assasinated. It will air in a film festival before appearing on BBC.
I'm curious and want to watch it . . .do you?
2006-09-06 04:52:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
ok JVern . . . panties in a twist today I see. Well, it's a good thing that you don't believe in freedom of expression. . . .
Oh but you do. You were free to express your opinion here and let me say, it wasn't very interesting, unlike this movie in which our president is killed.
I suppose you have never watched an action movie in which another country's political figure is assasinated???
Hmmm . . .
2006-09-06 05:28:20 · update #1
The Republican Party in Texas has said it is "shocking" and "disturbing" that a TV drama is to depict the assassination of US President Bush.
Death of a President uses archive footage, actors and computer effects to portray the president being shot dead.
UK broadcaster Channel 4, who made the mock documentary, said it explored the effects of the War on Terror on the US.
But Gretchen Essell, a spokeswoman for the Republican Party of Texas, called for it not to be screened.
I don't know if there are many people in America who would want to watch something like that
Gretchen Essell
Republican Party of Texas
"I cannot support a video that would dramatise the assassination of our president, real or imagined," she told the Press Association news agency.
"The greater reality is that terrorism still exists in our world. It is obvious that the war on terror is not over.
"I find this shocking, I find it disturbing. I don't know if there are many people in America who would want to watch something like that."
The 90-minute film shows Mr Bush being targeted by a sniper during anti-war rally in Chicago in 2007.
He is confronted by a demonstration when he arrives in the city to deliver a speech to business leaders and is shot as he leaves the venue.
The ensuing investigation focuses on a Syrian-born man.
'Irresponsible'
A White House spokesman said of the programme: "We are not going to comment because it does not dignify a response."
The drama will have its world premiere at next month's Toronto Film Festival before a screening on UK digital channel More4.
John Beyer of UK TV pressure group MediaWatch said the film was "irresponsible".
He said it could even trigger a real assassination attempt and told the Daily Mirror: "There's a lot of feeling against President Bush and this may well put ideas into people's heads."
There will be people who will be upset by it but when you watch it you realise what a sophisticated piece of work it is
Peter Dale
Head of More4
Peter Dale, head of More4, described it as a "thought-provoking critique" of contemporary US society.
He said: "It's an extraordinarily gripping and powerful piece of work, a drama constructed like a documentary that looks back at the assassination of George Bush as the starting point for a very gripping detective story.
"It's a pointed political examination of what the War on Terror did to the American body politic.
"I'm sure that there will be people who will be upset by it but when you watch it you realise what a sophisticated piece of work it is.
"It's not sensationalist or simplistic but a very thought-provoking, powerful drama. I hope people will see that the intention behind it is good."
Producers of the film, which is directed by Gabriel Range, hope to sell the broadcast rights to the US.
Death of a President will be shown on More4 on 9 October.
Well its a unique idea... it will be interesting to watch this much criticized movie ("Freedom of Expression" )!
2006-09-06 05:07:59 · answer #1 · answered by Yawar Abbas 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I disaree with the concept of the movie, but I also think it would be intersting to watch. This is exactly what makes America such a great country. We have the freedom not to watch it if we so choose. Granted this movie was not made in America, but we will still have access to it. If you don't like it don't watch it. Another thing I think people forget IT IS ONLY A MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-09-06 12:58:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think I would like to watch, and no not because im some loser who cant think for himself. You know the type, they listen to eachother, make **** up and start to believe it. Well I am a republican, and I support GWB with my all, but england and its people are like us, they have a right to make a film like that, and another right to show it. I heard people want it banned, why? Freedom of choice, you dont want to see it, dont go to it. Same thing here.
2006-09-06 11:59:31 · answer #3 · answered by E3_Army 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wonder if it'll be shown on BBC America then? I'm sure it will probably be banned from the TV here though.
2006-09-06 12:35:00 · answer #4 · answered by stuckinamoment 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I don't like Bush, but I'm offended by this. Why don't they include Tony Blair in the takedown?
2006-09-06 11:57:03 · answer #5 · answered by rachelframecory 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
About as curious as I would be about watching other terrorist activity - what the HELL is wrong with you people......it used to be a crime to assasinate presidents - now people are openly allowed to plan/show/imagine this grotesque scenario......shame on people.
2006-09-06 12:21:27 · answer #6 · answered by Fortune Favors the Brave 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No the brits are a bunch of liberal idiots. They think and call us dumb Americans. I think one should be made in return where all of London and GB get nuked. Brits dont know jack.
2006-09-06 12:20:11 · answer #7 · answered by amulek1978 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I hope so. Then come out on DVD!
Someone get the popcorn ready!
2006-09-06 12:01:50 · answer #8 · answered by serenityredflowers 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It looks pretty interesting, so I'll have to keep my eye out for it.
2006-09-06 12:02:01 · answer #9 · answered by puffin4me41589 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No I don't. I think it sounds scurrilous.
2006-09-06 12:28:48 · answer #10 · answered by yahoohoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋