Re: The United States of Leland

[Guest guest]

It is a sad fact of life that typical children and adults are murdered in

our world. The portrayal of a tragic killing of an autistic child is in

accord with the principles of inclusion, rather than exclusion from the

typical of activities of life both wonderful and horrible.

I'd would like to thank the knee jerk reactionaries for alerting me to this

film. I will be the first in line to see it.

Jay Goldwein

[Guest guest]

Maybe I am different, but I have never jumped on anyones band wagon

just becauce they say it's for the good of their belief. I am as

opinionated as they come, so I will be the judge to see the movie or

not. I also have a 6 yr. old with autism and and plan to include my

child in all life lessons. I envy those with NT kids, I hate teasing

and prejudice, and neither do I teach this to my children. I realize

that it may happen though and know that there will be pain and anger.

As far as teaching all of those young impressionable kids out there

to go out and kill someone out of pity, I doubt that this movie will

be any more of a problem to blame than their peers, the TV they

watch, video's, the internet, or the lack of parental involvement.

Who is to say it's not genetic or a combination of all factors. Maybe

we should see the movie, then be the judges. If I had listened to

some adults opinion of Harry Potter and black magic, then I would

have missed reading some wonderful books.

Just my opinion.

[Guest guest]

I've heard about this film a while ago. Is it coming out soon? I believe I read

somewhere that Spacey has something to do with it-I don't know if it as a

producer or in some other capacity.

kerbob1 <robertbloch@...> wrote:Has anyone heard about a new movie

entitled " The United States of

Leland " . I haven't heard a thing until now, but according to the

caption of an AP news photo it states:

" The film is the story of a sensitive teenager, who is faced with

difficult issues after he is arrested and sent to juvenile hall, for

killing an autistic child out of sympathy. "

I viewed a trailer located at:

http://www.moovees.com/trailers/united-states-of-leland.html

The trailer basically repeated " It's OK, we all make mistakes " over

and over again. I figure this is just a subtle attempt to somehow

condition society. I'd like to know who backed this picture.

I've always been aware of the " Fonzi Factor " that Hollywood has over

the minds of gullible viewers.

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[Guest guest]

I have heard of the movie, awhile ago, and started a petition to boyvott the

movie when it is released for the same reasons you had mentioned in your

post....Its a dangerous movie with the capability of promoting

misinformation, prejudice, and a potential for violence against autistic

children and adults.....

I was recently interviewd by a reporter for the LA Times that happened

across the petition while doign research on one of the actors for the

movie......I think it went pretty well......

The petition which is entitled " Boycott the Motion Picture " The United

States of Leland " " can be found at:

http://www.gopetition.com/info.php?petid=1390

Ellen

[Guest guest]

> I've heard about this film a while ago. Is it coming out soon? I

believe I read somewhere that Spacey has something to do with

it-I don't know if it as a producer or in some other capacity.

>

This movie is being produced by Spacey's production company. I

can't remember the name. I also heard that was

helping with funding. (I don't remember where I heard it, but I do

remember thinking that it was odd.) I wrote an e-mail to the

production company about the movie. It is just wrong!

Jana M. <><

[Guest guest]

At Google, retain the quotes and enter

" The United States of Leland "

Lots of info available.

Ellen Sweeney wrote:

>I have heard of the movie, awhile ago, and started a petition to boyvott the

>movie when it is released for the same reasons you had mentioned in your

>post....Its a dangerous movie with the capability of promoting

>misinformation, prejudice, and a potential for violence against autistic

>children and adults.....

>

>I was recently interviewd by a reporter for the LA Times that happened

>across the petition while doign research on one of the actors for the

>movie......I think it went pretty well......

>

> The petition which is entitled " Boycott the Motion Picture " The United

>States of Leland " " can be found at:

>http://www.gopetition.com/info.php?petid=1390

>

>

>Ellen

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

http://www.paramountclassics.com/leland/main.html

This website says it opens APRIL 2!!! That's THIS FRIDAY. I am very

hesitant on judging this film prior to seeing it. Supposedly it will

show the ramifications of his crime, including how it affects the

family. Has anyone seen an advanced showing to know how it portrays

autism?

Debi

[Guest guest]

All reports I am receiving indicate that it doesn't do the things you claim.

It's about the knife-murder of an autistic child. And the knife-murder is

depicted as a mercy-killing.

[ ] Re: " The United States of Leland "

http://www.paramountclassics.com/leland/main.html

This website says it opens APRIL 2!!! That's THIS FRIDAY. I am very

hesitant on judging this film prior to seeing it. Supposedly it will

show the ramifications of his crime, including how it affects the

family. Has anyone seen an advanced showing to know how it portrays

autism?

Debi

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[Guest guest]

It is my understanding that the film was to be made public a year or so ago, but

protesters got it stopped. I may be wrong though.

Jane

kerbob1 <robertbloch@...> wrote:

Has anyone heard about a new movie entitled " The United States of

Leland " . I haven't heard a thing until now, but according to the

caption of an AP news photo it states:

" The film is the story of a sensitive teenager, who is faced with

difficult issues after he is arrested and sent to juvenile hall, for

killing an autistic child out of sympathy. "

I viewed a trailer located at:

http://www.moovees.com/trailers/united-states-of-leland.html

The trailer basically repeated " It's OK, we all make mistakes " over

and over again. I figure this is just a subtle attempt to somehow

condition society. I'd like to know who backed this picture.

I've always been aware of the " Fonzi Factor " that Hollywood has over

the minds of gullible viewers.

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