Despite the fact that it recently received five Oscar nominations, criticisms about Zero Dark Thirty's numerous torture scenes haven't stopped rolling in. The most recent: While speaking at an anti-torture rally in LA, actor David Clennon - who is also a member of the Academy - said that Zero Dark Thirty "promotes the acceptance of the crime of torture, as a legitimate weapon in America’s so-called war on terror" and "makes heroes of Americans who commit the crime of torture," before calling for the film to be boycotted by Oscar voters.
As can be inferred by the film's numerous Oscar nominations, the suggestion didn't take, but it still ruffled a few feathers at the film's distribution company, Sony Picture Entertainment - namely that of co-Chairman Amy Pascal.
Responding to Clennon's criticisms, Pascal reiterated what has been said in defense of the film since its release last month: "Zero Dark Thirty does not advocate torture."
Her statement, as released:
As previously reported, the Senate is currently conducting an investigation into who exactly filmmakers Kathryn Bigelow and Mark Boal spoke to at the CIA during the making of the film to determine if any Agency members gave them "inappropriate" access to secret materials. Both Boal and Bigelow have denied being given access to any such materials.
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[via Deadline]
