One of the most famous filmstars on the planet produces a film about one of the most divsive events in human history.
I've not seen the film and I don't know if I will, but millions will and a lot of them will do so on the strength of Mad Max, Lethal Weapon, Braveheart and the other populist films that Mel Gibson has been involved in. The artistic merits will go over a lot of peoples heads and the negative message of the film that is being pushed in the press will be accepted.
I don't like the feelings it conjures up in me at a time when ethnic tensions are as high as they are.
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