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Redford demands apology over Iraq
BBC News ^ | January 19, 2007 | Staff

Posted on 01/19/2007 5:58:44 AM PST by MadIvan

Hollywood legend Robert Redford has called on US leaders to apologise for the war in Iraq.

The actor was speaking at the start of the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, where the opening movie recalled protests over the Vietnam war in 1968.

Redford said he, like many others, had shown a "spirit of unity" with the US government after 11 September 2001.

"We put all our concerns on hold to let the leaders lead," he said. "I think we're owed a big, massive apology."

The actor, whose Sundance Institute for independent film runs the annual festival, usually steers clear of political messages in his opening speech.

Festival opener Chicago 10 recounts the demonstrations surrounding 1968's Democratic National Convention, which saw protestors clash with the National Guard.

Using a cutting-edge blend of historical footage and animation, director Brett Morgen's film examines the trial of the famed "Chicago Seven," who were convicted of inciting riots.

Morgen, who took the stage to a standing ovation after the screening, said one of his goals in making the film was to "mobilise the youth in the country to get out and stop this war".

His film is one of many referencing the Iraq conflict at this year's Sundance festival.

Ghosts of Abu Ghraib deals with the abuses that occurred in an Iraqi prison in 2003, while No End In Sight is an examination of the Bush administration's conduct in the country.

Taboos broken

The programme for the festival has attracted controversy with the inclusion of films that include shocking sexual content.

A documentary called Zoo deals with the practice of bestiality.

And the dark drama Hounddog portrays the rape of a young girl, played by 12-year-old actress Dakota Fanning.

"Those are issues that are on the table, whether you want to face them or not," said Redford.

"If you don't expose these things, if you don't put the light on them, then they could get worse."

But the event also features many films with a more uplifting feel.

The Good Life, from writer and director Steve Berra, tells of a young man running an old cinema in a small town.

Padre Nuestro is about a young man who meets up with a group of illegal immigrants heading from Mexico to New York after he chooses to flee his criminal past.

More than 120 films will be screened throughout the 10-day festival, which ends on 28 January.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Foreign Affairs; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: apology; bush; iraq; redford
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To: MadIvan
Redford said he, like many others, had shown a "spirit of unity" with the US government after 11 September 2001.

Isn't that big of him!

/s

61 posted on 01/19/2007 6:39:22 AM PST by mort56
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To: MadIvan

It seems that Hollywood believes that its make believe world is reality. So much so, that they think both Martin Sheen and Geena Davis served as Presidents. Heck, Geena Davis even got an award from the UN for her Presidential term.

Maybe, in a "Matrix" sort of way, it IS true in their minds and becomes their reality. If so, here's hoping that the next suitcase bomb on "24" goes off in Hollywood. >:)


62 posted on 01/19/2007 6:41:02 AM PST by guitfiddlist (When the 'Rats break out switchblades, it's no time to invoke Robert's Rules.)
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To: guitfiddlist
In fairness to the West Wing, it does say some interesting things about the Democrats - namely, they're a bunch of neurotics. One scene also was telling - one of the aides to the Presidents was having a conversation with a young woman who wanted a tax cut out of the surplus - he replied, with remarkable candour, "We don't trust you with your money, we're Democrats."

Regards, Ivan

63 posted on 01/19/2007 6:44:02 AM PST by MadIvan (I aim to misbehave.)
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To: MadIvan

How about a big thank you from Redford that we haven't had any major attacks in America since 9/11. He still can sit in his ivory tower and speak nonsense.


64 posted on 01/19/2007 6:47:05 AM PST by swheats
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To: MadIvan

I demand that Redford apologize for Hollywood.


65 posted on 01/19/2007 6:47:05 AM PST by prairiebreeze (I support the troops AND THE MISSION. I do not support Clintoons, RINOS or RATS.)
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To: ABG(anybody but Gore)

66 posted on 01/19/2007 6:47:59 AM PST by Niteranger68 (The United States is a safe haven for all cultures……except its own.)
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To: MadIvan
It's a stark demonstration of the utter hubris of a worn-out creature like Redford that he would think that he is due anything, much less an apology.

Maybe the back of a hand will suffice. What gall.

67 posted on 01/19/2007 6:50:05 AM PST by Gantz (Th4+'5 th3 +h30ry, 4nyw4yz.)
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To: MadIvan
... Hollywood legend Robert Redford has called on US leaders to apologise for the war in Iraq....

This PIECE OF SH*** HAS SOME NERVE!!!... second class actor, major SISSY who hardly makes it to a "man."... So conceited these bast****, who do they think they are?

68 posted on 01/19/2007 6:55:28 AM PST by ElPatriota (Let's not forget, we are all still friends - basically :) - despite our differences)
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To: MadIvan

I have an apology for Redford...I'm sorry you aren't an Iraqi living under Saddam wondering what ever became of several members of your family who disappeared and were never heard from again. I'm sorry you weren't drafted into the Iraqi army under Saddam and forced to spend years in a war with Iran facing and utilizing chemical warfare. I'm sorry you aren't an Iraqi living under Saddam watching palace after palace being built as your children grow ill with little real medical care available. I'm sorry you simply don't have a clue. How's that for an apology Redford?


69 posted on 01/19/2007 6:59:30 AM PST by highlander_UW (I don't know what my future holds, but I know Who holds my future)
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To: MadIvan

Didn't he die a while ago with a gerbil stuck up his ass?


70 posted on 01/19/2007 7:05:41 AM PST by toddlintown (Six bullets and Lennon goes down. Yet not one hit Yoko. Discuss.)
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To: MadIvan
Festival opener Chicago 10 recounts the demonstrations surrounding 1968's Democratic National Convention, which saw protestors clash with the National Guard.

That's putting it mildly. It was an armed revolutionary riot by Communists.

71 posted on 01/19/2007 7:06:08 AM PST by weegee (The Left is worried that '24' will have the same effect as LBJ's 'Daisy' mushroom ad.)
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To: toddlintown
Didn't he die a while ago with a gerbil stuck up his ass?

Surely that's Richard Gere.

Regards, Ivan

72 posted on 01/19/2007 7:09:43 AM PST by MadIvan (I aim to misbehave.)
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To: MadIvan

"Surely that's Richard Gere."

Word on the street is that it was Gere's favorite gerbil, Heiny.


73 posted on 01/19/2007 7:12:20 AM PST by toddlintown (Six bullets and Lennon goes down. Yet not one hit Yoko. Discuss.)
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To: MadIvan
Redford owes an apology to Utah for slick willie locking up their clean burning coal.

Helped the Riady's of Indonesia, is all!

74 posted on 01/19/2007 7:12:49 AM PST by OldFriend (THE PRESS IS AN EVIL FOR WHICH THERE IS NO REMEDY)
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To: MadIvan

Redford: Shutup you idiot! Another thing... just why should I listen to your opinion about anything?!


75 posted on 01/19/2007 7:13:57 AM PST by AmericaUnited
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To: OldFriend
Utah is a fairly conservative place - I wonder why they tolerate him.

Regards, Ivan

76 posted on 01/19/2007 7:15:04 AM PST by MadIvan (I aim to misbehave.)
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To: ripley

It's play-acting bravery. Leftists getting on stage in front of other leftists saying leftists things while the audience oo's and ah's, oh, how brave! So leftist! So brave!

But just try to criticize the audience while your standing up there talking to them. Then you'll see the true meaning of bravery.


77 posted on 01/19/2007 7:16:27 AM PST by samtheman
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To: MadIvan
I accidentally ended up watching and enjoying a movie on his Sundance Channel, and it irked me. lol He starred in the film and apparently it was filmed on his ranch..beautiful scenery, good story. Really ticked me off! Last Redform film I enjoyed, before An Unfinished Life, was Butch Cassidy.

Shut up and make movies Bob....k?

78 posted on 01/19/2007 7:22:34 AM PST by sweet_diane ("They hate us 'cause they ain't us.")
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To: MadIvan
"If you don't expose these things, if you don't put the light on them, then they could get worse."

No, what you are showing us, Mr. Redford, is what old liberals like to masturbate to, as they get old and the testosterone declines.

80 posted on 01/19/2007 7:24:00 AM PST by webheart
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