[Peace-discuss] Re: Fahrenheit 911

[Jan & Durl Kruse]

Dear Peace 
List:

Below is the response I received 
from Mr. Boardman at the Art Theater.  When I spoke to Mrs. Boardman, 
she seemed interested in a group possibly helping in the promoting of 
Fahrenheit 911 until I mentioned that the group is 
called AWARE.  She asked what AWARE was and when I told her she said: " I 
don't know about the Anti-War part".  I mentioned that we were pretty much 
inline with the ideas put forth in the movie and possibly could help promote it 
at the Taste of Champaign.  As you can see from the 
reply this is more or less about business.  Any more comments or further 
contact needed with the ART ...let me know your suggestions.  Below Mr. 
Boardman's rely is my original message to him.

Jan Kruse



From: Greg, 
Boardman's Theatres  

To: durljan at earthlink.net 

Sent: 6/16/04 1:53:54 AM 

Subject: Re: Fahrenheit 911




Hi Jan,

 

Yes, my wife told me you called. I just haven't had 
time to call you. I appreciate your wanting to 
help promote the film.

 

As for passing out literature: 

While many in attendance will be supportive, and 
not mind, there may be others who simply want to enjoy the film. 

Others may be there to evaluate it, and may 
have a contrary view.

 



Because of its controversial political nature, 
"Fahrenheit 9/11" is exactly the kind of film that should show in an 
independent movie theatre. 

Many people are eager to see this film. For these 
reasons, I wanted to show it.


I made a business decision, and am not taking a 
political stance, by showing this film. 


I believe all sides of issues should be heard. I 
try not to let my personal views color my decisions in booking the 
theatres.



 

Michael Moore is a talented filmmaker and has a 
position he wants to encourage others to take.
It is up to those who see the 
film, to decide if he is fair and correct. I think everyone should have the 
opportunity to see it.
How else can they discuss the film? I want to see it 
for this reason. I'm sure it will give both sides 'ammunition' for 
discussion.

 

However, I don't want anyone to be 'confronted' over this film or any other that I show. Many 
patrons are simply out for an enjoyable 

evening at the movies. While the film is political in nature, it is also entertainment. 
I want people to be entertained and have a good

time. I don't want anyone to feel intimidated, 
confronted, or even just approached on their way in or out of one of my 
theatres.

I would recommend and find 
acceptable, your providing the literature inside on a table, 
where patrons may choose to 

pick it up on their own. If you have a nice display 
similar to what we have in place for "Super Size Me",

it could be highly visible and available to 
all.



If there 
was a controversial, well made, 'rebuttal film' to "Fahrenheit 9/11" which 
people wanted to see in great numbers,
I would show it as well. And I would 
also not be in favor of people approaching my patrons with that viewpoint, 
because of the


above stated reasons. But similarly, I would 
allow them to make their literature available. I want to be fair to all, 
and allow people

with all viewpoints to feel comfortable when they 
attend one of my theatres. If the theatre is known to be friendly to all, 


and to all viewpoints, there is greater opportunity 
to inform, educate, and entertain. I do not want to be perceived as

'taking sides' politically, in regard to the 
films I show at my theatres. 

 

If you have materials and a display which you'd 
like to set-up in the lobby, get in touch with Martin at the Art.

He will be able to supply you with flyers for 
helping to promote the film.

 

Thanks,

Greg



 


----- Original Message ----- 

From: Jan   Durl 
Kruse  

To: greg at BoardmansTheatres.com  

Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 3:24 PM

Subject: Fahrenheit 911







Dear Mr. Boardman:

I called your corporate number recently and 
spoke with your wife about how AWARE might work together with you in the 
promotion of the Michael Moore movie Fahrenheit 
911.  We are a local group of citizens in the Champaign/Urbana 
area named AWARE: Anti-War Anti-Racism 
Effort.  We will be having a booth at the opening night of the 
Taste of Champaign, also the movie's opening night of 
June 25.  We would like to promote the movie at the Taste 
and also would like to request the possibility of passing out literature at 
the theater during its run.  Our groups goals are very much in line 
with the ideas that the movie will portray.  If we could work together with 
you in some way please contact me and let me know.  We want to encourage 
the local population to attend the movie.   Our group meets weekly at 
the Urbana Independent Media Center on Sunday @ 5:00 PM. 
I may also be reached at 
217-328-2789

Thank you for your consideration!

JAN Kruse

 

 

---Jan    Durl Kruse

--- durljan at earthlink.net 

 

 





 


 


 
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