Oscar Producer Apologized to Gays
Oscar 2012 Producer Bret Rattner made an official apology to members of sexual minorities for the offensive remarks he made during a press conference to coincide with the release of his new movie, How to Steal a Skyscraper. This is reported by The Hollywood Reporter. During a meeting with journalists, the director, when asked about the number of rehearsals that he conducts before movieing, said the following: “Rehearsals? What is this? Rehearsals are for homosexuals. '' This comment sparked outrage among representatives of civil society organizations that unite gays and lesbians, who demanded an explanation. On Monday, November 7, Ratner hastened to clarify his position. " I apologize to everyone who was hurt by my words, and I admit that this was an extremely stupid way of expressing my opinion. Everyone who knows me well understands that I am not inclined to judge people rashly. But as a storyteller, I certainly need to be aware of the power of words and choose them with care, '' the director said. In response, the American Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation issued a statement emphasizing that “an apology is just the first step '' and that the Alliance members `` are working with the director's representatives on joint actions that should end homophobia in the entertainment industry and in any other. '' that I am not inclined to judge people rashly. But as a storyteller, I certainly need to be aware of the power of words and choose them with care, '' the director said.In response, the American Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation issued a statement emphasizing that “an apology is just the first step '' and that the Alliance members `` are working with the director's representatives on joint actions that should end homophobia in the entertainment industry and in any other. '' that I am not inclined to judge people rashly. But as a storyteller, I certainly need to be aware of the power of words and choose them with care, '' the director said.In response, the American Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation issued a statement that emphasizes that “an apology is only the first step, "and that the Alliance members" are working with the director's representatives on joint actions that should end homophobia in the entertainment industry and in any other. " The Topic of Article: Oscar Producer Apologized to Gays. |
