[laconic]

I assume that those complaining about Jodie Foster playing Leni Riefenstahl in a movie get just as upset when they see Jane Fonda touted on the screen. At least Riefenstahl had to publicly apologize and was banned from artistic endeavors for life because of her promotional efforts on behalf of the Nazis; Hollywood has done nothing but promote and lavish praise on Fonda after her treasonous efforts on behalf of the Communists.

[MattinNJ]

Strictly from a film making perspective (obviously Hitler was an insane homicidal monster eclipsed only by Mao, Stalin and Pol Pot), Riefenstahl's "Triumph of the Will" is masterful. It is considered the greatest propoganda film of all time. Kurosawa was greatly influenced by it and was inspired to film a documentary on the 1964 Tokyo Olympics to follow in her foot steps. Kurosawa's documentary was incredible.