I needed an artist's view. Deb Gottesman co-founded the Theatre Lab, Washington's largest theater training organization, whose Life Stories program helps disadvantaged people -- including prisoners -- to transform their lives into stage and screen pieces. No wonder she's "a huge believer in second chances for those who've faced the consequences of their crimes."
Polanski hardly qualifies. Even a convicted murderer "who went through the penal system, repented and then won an Oscar" could deserve applause, Gottesman suggests. Polanski, however, "skirted this country's judicial system."
How can he deserve our country's highest directing honor?
Ironically, "The Pianist" eloquently portrays the horrors that can result when every human's inherent worth is ignored or denied -- even, presumably, nubile girls'. Even if it was the year's best-directed movie, which is debatable, Gottesman wonders, "Why is Hollywood still giving [Polanski] this opportunity?"
Because his crime was "just sex," an act that nearly everyone enjoys and that -- unless weapons, bruises and/or a nun are involved -- many people have trouble envisioning as criminal.
But a 13-year-old can't be confused with a grown woman -- or even a mature teen. Physically, mentally and emotionally, she's a child. Sex with children cannot be condoned or -- without apology, regret or appropriate punishment -- forgiven.
okay, now are you mad because you agree with what was said and you didn't know everything that was mentioned, or because you think the writer is wrong?
I'm mad because Hollywood is unwilling to recognize that this guy is scum. As scarcrest said, they wouldn't clap for Elia Kazan but they give him a fucking standing ovation? Sell out other actors and we'll never forgive you, but rape a 13-year-old girl and who cares, we've all done it too!
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Date: 2003-03-28 09:28 am (UTC)Polanski hardly qualifies. Even a convicted murderer "who went through the penal system, repented and then won an Oscar" could deserve applause, Gottesman suggests. Polanski, however, "skirted this country's judicial system."
How can he deserve our country's highest directing honor?
Ironically, "The Pianist" eloquently portrays the horrors that can result when every human's inherent worth is ignored or denied -- even, presumably, nubile girls'. Even if it was the year's best-directed movie, which is debatable, Gottesman wonders, "Why is Hollywood still giving [Polanski] this opportunity?"
Because his crime was "just sex," an act that nearly everyone enjoys and that -- unless weapons, bruises and/or a nun are involved -- many people have trouble envisioning as criminal.
But a 13-year-old can't be confused with a grown woman -- or even a mature teen. Physically, mentally and emotionally, she's a child. Sex with children cannot be condoned or -- without apology, regret or appropriate punishment -- forgiven.
No matter how well you direct.
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Date: 2003-03-28 09:46 am (UTC)I don't mean to sound like I'm invalidating your opinion or anything, I am just curious
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