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‘Sniper’ Backlash

Posted on January 21, 2015 by admin

Selma is under attack for refusing to accept the status quo—that President Lyndon Johnson did all he could to advance a civil rights platform.  By depicting Johnson as preoccupied with other issues, even recalcitrant about black demonstrations, director Ava DuVernay … Continue reading →

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Decoding ‘Selma’ and ‘American Sniper’

Posted on January 19, 2015 by admin

  Obscuring the current Oscar race are trumped-up political controversies regarding Selma and American Sniper, proving that censorship and political correctness cut both ways. First detractors claimed that Selma did not portray President Lyndon Baines Johnson correctly, neglecting his role … Continue reading →

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