I think that is what is very important.
People need to see this movie.
Boone Isaacs indicated she has not yet seenBirth of a Nation, which dramatizes Nat Turners 1831 slave rebellion.
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… My belief is that people need to see the movie and judge the movie.
Thats one issue, thats his personal issue, she said.
Representatives for the academy did not immediately provide further comment to EW.
In recent weeks, however, Parker has facedrenewed scrutinyover his past, clouding the films future.
Parker was acquitted, while Celestin was convicted but appealed the verdict and was granted a new trial.
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