Cinematic history: an anatomy of the genre.(Film and History) : An article from: Cineaste [HTML]

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Title: Cinematic history: an anatomy of the genre.(Film and History)
Author: Robert Brent Toplin
Publication: Cineaste (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 22, 2004
Publisher: Cineaste Publishers, Inc.
Volume: 29 Issue: 2 Page: 34(6)Distributed by Thompson Gale

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Relatively few Americans got to see The Reagans in late 2003. A barrage of protests from Republicans and conservative groups evidently convinced CBS executives that the controversial dramatic series was more appropriate for a small audience watching pay-TV on Showtime than a large audience watching free entertainment through a network broadcast. Critics of the miniseries demanded "accurate" and "balanced" history. Ed Gillespie, chairman of the Republican National Committee, complained that the CBS script contained words that Ronald Reagan never actually spoke, and Gillespie maintained that the dramatic interpretation was excessively critical of the former President. The Republican chairman asked CBS to allow Reagan's associates to examine the film [or historical accuracy before its broadcast. If this could not be...


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