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After enduring burning sets, death threats and violent protests, Deepa Mehta drinks in the success of her film ...Read the full article
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Paige Turner from United States writes: The film was brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!! The best line was about 'under the guise of religion....'
- Posted 20/02/07 at 9:43 AM EDT | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment
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Just a Lucky So-and-So from South Toronto, Canada writes: Go Deepa! Hometown gurls rule!
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Gord Murray from Canada writes: Maybe this story is like 'mehta-tag' of Canadian film industry.
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persona non grata from Canada writes: This film makes a hard comment on the destructive power, social, economic, and moral, of religious fundamentalism.
It presents a lesson to religious fascists everywhere.
And besides that, it's an artistic wonder.
Well done, Deepa. Your bravery is an inspiration.- Posted 20/02/07 at 11:18 AM EDT | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment
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Pretty Much from Toronto, Canada writes: 'Asked about the reception of the film when it opens there, Mehta expected no controversy. 'The political climate has changed over the last six years,' she explained, citing the secular government in power now.'
Bravo Manmohan Singh!
And congratz to Deepa :)- Posted 20/02/07 at 12:50 PM EDT | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment
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Walt O'Brien from Binghamton, NY, United States writes: Thanks for the pun, Gord Murray. Made my day.
Other cool things going on with beautiful film creations respecting Hinduism and India in general: http://www.ninapaley.com.
India can invade any place they like, especially Hollywood, culturally. No culture walks on water, but the Indians seem to have sorted out where most of the stepping stones are. Good neighbors with good intent.- Posted 20/02/07 at 1:35 PM EDT | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment
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sad for a reason from Canada writes: Does any one have any standards left in them????/????Does not sound like it..the Oscars are losing attraction this way...sad day for Hollywood.
- Posted 21/02/07 at 12:11 PM EDT | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment
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