Support the release of "Del Playa" Movie
The Issue
This is in support to the upcoming movie called Del Playa, which is produced by the Berger Bros Entertainment and directed by Shaun Hart.
The director has also released the following statement from their Facebook page:
"A WORD FROM OUR DIRECTOR:
First and foremost, I would like to publicly apologize to everyone who has been offended in any way by our making of this film. It was never our intent to monopolize on the tragic shootings in Isla Vista that took place last year. While I do admit there is the connection of Santa Barbara, this film is not about Elliot Rodger. The fictional character in the film is not meant to portray anyone in particular. It is meant to portray incidents that take place, not only in Santa Barbara, but across the country on a daily basis.
Our intentions were not to make light of such a serious issue, but to engage our audience in an active discussion about bullying and violence.
As a graduate of UCSB and a former resident of Del Playa, that day was a knife to my heart. For me, the actions of one individual tainted a lot of good memories of an innocent time and brought darkness to a place that should only be home to the hopes and dreams of the young.
For all touched by the tragedy at DP, know this: I stand right there with you. And share love and compassion for our fallen Gauchos.
-Shaun Hart"
This petition seeks to educate the public of their freedom to watch whatever they want to watch. This film is in no different than any other movies based on true events such as 9/11 films, Pearl Harbor films, Titanic films, WWI and II films, modern day terrorist/combat films, etc. Why is this film so different? Let the public make their own choice if they want to see it or not, not by delaying or banning the movie just because some are offended by it.
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The Issue
This is in support to the upcoming movie called Del Playa, which is produced by the Berger Bros Entertainment and directed by Shaun Hart.
The director has also released the following statement from their Facebook page:
"A WORD FROM OUR DIRECTOR:
First and foremost, I would like to publicly apologize to everyone who has been offended in any way by our making of this film. It was never our intent to monopolize on the tragic shootings in Isla Vista that took place last year. While I do admit there is the connection of Santa Barbara, this film is not about Elliot Rodger. The fictional character in the film is not meant to portray anyone in particular. It is meant to portray incidents that take place, not only in Santa Barbara, but across the country on a daily basis.
Our intentions were not to make light of such a serious issue, but to engage our audience in an active discussion about bullying and violence.
As a graduate of UCSB and a former resident of Del Playa, that day was a knife to my heart. For me, the actions of one individual tainted a lot of good memories of an innocent time and brought darkness to a place that should only be home to the hopes and dreams of the young.
For all touched by the tragedy at DP, know this: I stand right there with you. And share love and compassion for our fallen Gauchos.
-Shaun Hart"
This petition seeks to educate the public of their freedom to watch whatever they want to watch. This film is in no different than any other movies based on true events such as 9/11 films, Pearl Harbor films, Titanic films, WWI and II films, modern day terrorist/combat films, etc. Why is this film so different? Let the public make their own choice if they want to see it or not, not by delaying or banning the movie just because some are offended by it.
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Petition created on August 9, 2015