[Peace] Fwd: [Peace-discuss] Local theaters censoring Fahrenheit 9/11: Call now and pass it on.

[Al Kagan]

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>The Beverly in Champaign is part of a larger theater chain (GCK) that is
>refusing to carry Fahrenheit 9/11 and said it is only showing "undivided
>support" for the troops (the movie does support the troops IMHO).
>
>MoveOn.org is asking folks in Michigan and Illinois to call their local
>theaters to demand they not censor this important election-year movie.
>
>The call to action and more information is below.
>
>The Beverly's hotline is 359-5687.
>
>Thanks for calling.
>
>- Danielle
>
>--
>Dear MoveOn member,
>
>Michael Moore's movie "Fahrenheit 9/11" is having a powerful impact on
>this country, provoking an important debate about the Bush
>Administration's record.
>
>Unfortunately, two theater chains (GCK Theaters in Michigan and Illinois
>and Fridley Theaters in Iowa and Nebraska) refuse to carry the film.  GKC
>Theaters claims they made the decision to show "undivided support" for the
>troops -- an especially bald claim given that the whole point of the film
>is about supporting the troops.  The president of Fridley Theaters is
>making the ludicrous claim that the movie somehow incites terrorism*.  At
>the end, these decisions simply amount to partisan censorship.
>
>Please take a moment to call the theaters now and demand that they not
>censor this important movie.
>
>1) Call your local GKC theater.  You will get a recording with a number
>you can press to speak to someone.  Ask to speak to the General Manager or
>Manager.  You can find your local theater here:
>http://www.gkctheatres.com/theatre_locations/default.asp
>
>2) Also, you can call the GKC Theaters central office:
>      Beth Kerasotes, President
>      GKC Theaters
>      (217) 528-4981 ext. 105
>
>Please let us know that you called at:
>http://www.moveonpac.org/f911/callF911theaters.html?id=3058-2341354-K7e1vqjg8KUmBOIBDqcyfw  
>
>
>Thank you.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>-- Eli Pariser
>    MoveOn PAC
>    Wednesday, July 7, 2004
>
>P.S. Here are a couple links to articles about this situation:
>
>GKC Theaters (MI/IL):
>   http://www.miningjournal.net/news/story/072202004_new01-n0702.asp
>Fridley (IA/NB):
>* http://abcnews.go.com/wire/Entertainment/ap20040703_769.html
>
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