Brownwood Bulletin: Before condemning a film, see it first

Brownwood Bulletin: "A Waco friend told me the Michael Moore documentary film 'Fahrenheit 9/11' was not being shown within a 100-mile radius of Waco and the Prairie Chapel Ranch outside Crawford. (Waco's two 16-screen theaters that show only first-run films are not showing 'Fahrenheit 9/11' as of this week. Which is their choice, but unusual for a film making so much money.)
After seeing the film last week in a San Angelo multiplex, I can easily understand why Republicans are afraid of this film.

When I asked an acquaintance if he was going to see the film, his only reply was that he would not help Michael Moore get rich. That was evidently a no. Mr. Moore was rich before he made this film. I have no problem with film makers making a lot of money, especially when they inform and enlighten the public.

It has always been difficult for me to see how people could criticize or condemn a film when they have not seen it. These same people call it propaganda -- a word with a bad image. Propaganda is material disseminated by people reflecting their views and interests. So, before you e-mail me on your thoughts about this opinion or the film, see the film first."

Britt Towery
Brownwood Bulletin