(2003-03-12) — Actor-producer Mel Gibson has granted a request from a prominent Los Angeles Rabbi to make certain that his movie on the last 12 hours of the life of Jesus Christ doesn’t portray the Jews of that time as collectively responsible for the crucifixion.
Mr. Gibson said he will also release a new version of “The Patriot” in which the British are not seen as collectively responsible for the American Revolution, and an edited version of “Braveheart” in which the King of England and his armies are portrayed more sympathetically.
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Mel Gibson Alters Script at Rabbi’s Request
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1 all-encompassingly // Apr 5, 2004 at 1:45 am
who enslaved the jews?
it’s that time of year again-the easter season-when one of the most popular movies of all time, the ten commandments (1956) starring charlton heston receives it’s annual TV airplay. however, this year, the anti-defamation league is raising questions…