Posted on 07/25/2006 9:26:37 PM PDT by World_Events
Child Star Dakota Fanning Films Rape Scene
It's beyond the pale even for Hollywood.
Dakota Fanning, last seen on the screen starring alongside Tom Cruise in "War of the Worlds," turned 12 years old last February.
Now, in an apparent career advancement move, the young actress has been drawn into filming a scene that requires the character she plays to be raped.
The title of the movie is "Hounddog."
In addition to Fanning, the film also features Sean Penn's significant other, Robin Wright Penn.
Fanning has reportedly already filmed the violent scene.
It is astonishing that anyone would advocate such a career decision for a pre-adolescent. But this is precisely what Fanning's mother Joy has done, claiming that the role simply challenges her daughter as an actress.
The New York Daily News recently reported that it is part of an Oscar pursuit; an attempt to emulate Jodie Foster's portrayal of a child prostitute in "Taxi Driver," which snagged Foster the coveted statuette.
Fanning's agent told CNN Headline News that the rape scene was tastefully shot. She added, "We are very proud of this movie."
The Left Coast Report notes with regret that Tinseltown continues to move the decency marker while some people see the exploitation of the innocent as just another day at the office.
(Excerpt) Read more at newsmax.com ...
Too true!
Ya'll are missing it. On Hannity's radio show yesterday, the point was made that "this film has already raised awareness about the exploitation of children."
So what if they exploited a child to do it?
Amazing isn't it?
It bothers me that they are teaching this child what she's doing is 'art.'
How utterly sad... and to think the parents would consent to this is beyond the pale.
How many are willing to sell their souls for a shot at fame?
Dakota's a gifted young girl. I just wonder how long before this all comes crashing down, and leaves her as wreckage along the road?
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