Blocked, in the name of huh???
By Eric Porvaznik, AKA Mr.EPluribus
Though it goes without saying (but shouldn't), today marks the seventh anniversary of the vicious attacks on the United States by Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaeda. Though not as delicate an anniversary, it should also be said that today marks the third anniversary of the last time the general public got to see The Path to 9/11, ABC television's two-night miniseries that chronicled the years leading up to this generation's day of infamy.
So, you may be asking, why can't we see this amazing piece of filmmaking? How can the powers-that-be at ABC (and its corporate owners, the Walt Disney Company) ignore the fact this highly rated $40 million project, complete with an all-star cast boasting the likes of Harvey Keitel, Patricia Heaton, Stephen Root, William Sadler and many, many more, has an audience that wants to see this movie released on DVD?
These were some of the questions former radio talk show host John Ziegler also had when he set out to make Blocking the Path to 9/11, and we at Modern Conservative thank him for taking the time to speak with us about his project.
First, John, thank you, thank you, thank you for making Blocking the Path to 9/11. What inspired you to pull the mask down on what I consider one of the more egregious decisions Disney/ABC has made: not releasing the highly rated and excellently produced The Path to 9/11 miniseries? I mean, this is the studio/network that gave Sorority Boys, Cavemen and The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.
I saw this episode a grave injustice and an affront to free speech, the truth and the promise we all made after 9/11 to never forget and never let it happen again.
Though I think I know what the answer will be, how much cooperation did Disney/ABC give you when making your movie?
None. The (very liberal) ABC executive who really made the film wanted to do an interview but Disney did not allow him to do so.
Do you find it funny (non-ha-ha variety) that the liberal Senators who threatened to yank ABC’s FCC license were in the position of minority status at the time? How did they manage to throw around so much influence?
You have to remember that at the time is was presumed that Hillary Clinton would not just be the Democratic nominee in 2008, but the likely winner. And of course the new media is always on their side to begin with.
With Disney/ABC deciding to hide behind the excuse of “We won’t release this title as long as Hillary Clinton’s running for President,” A) Now that she’s no longer in the 2008 hunt (2012 TBD), why hasn’t the movie hit the shelves, why even air the miniseries in the first place; and B) Doesn’t their decision to block Path give a clear indication that Hollywood’s not as money-driven as they’d claim to be?
They probably think that if they release it now they will expose themselves as having had a political agenda. Yes, this situation proves that the liberal bias will sometimes trump even the profit bias.
What’s the reaction to Blocking the Path to 9/11 been so far?
Outstanding. It premiered to a packed house and standing ovation in Los Angeles. Lots of people in the business like Joel Surnow, Ron Maxwell, Lionel Chetwynd and Roger Simon love. it. The film really hits a nerve with people.
I see you’ve got a showing at the American Film Renaissance festival coming up on October 4th. Any other festivals on the horizon?
We are on the schedule at the Valley Film Festival in North Hollywood on September 27th.
Is there anything else you’d like our readers to know about Blocking the Path to 9/11?
This is an incredibly important story that every who cares about America ought be familiar with.
Blocking the Path to 9/11, a production of Citizens United, can be purchased through John's website.
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