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For Immediate Release
Aug 12, 2008
Boycott "Tropic Thunder"
Dear Friends,
Please join us in a campaign to stop the use of the "R-word." This week, the film "Tropic Thunder" opens in movie theaters across Montana and throughout the country. While intended to be a satire of Hollywood actors and producers, the film contains offensive material that demeans people with intellectual disabilities along with prominent use of the "R-word."
In Montana as elsewhere, stereotypes continue and injustices are a reality for individuals with intellectual disabilities. When theaters across our state open ‘Tropic Thunder’ this week, we urge movie-goers who value dignity to stand up for their family members, friends and neighbors with intellectual disabilities. Words matter. Choose another movie.
Thank you.
Contact: Vicki
Dunham
Chief Operations Officer
vdunham@somt.org
Special Olympics Montana
PO Box 3507
Great Falls, MT 59403
800-242-6876
406-216-5327
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Related Links:
Special Olympics new site about the campaign for dignity
www.r-word.org
Fox News
interview with Tim Shriver,
Aug 13, 2008
'Tropic' Blunder?
type "Tim Shriver" in the "Video Search" box
The Washington Post
by Tim Shriver,
a professor of disability studies at the University of Illinois
What 'Tropic Thunder' Thinks Is Funny
National Public Radio
interview with Lennard J. Davis,
Aug 13, 2008
Is Ben Stiller a 'Tropic' Blunder?
New York Times Review
by Michael Cieply,
Aug 2, 2008
New Film Tests Crudity's Limits
Patricia E Bauer's blog:
news and commentary on disability issues
Mental Disability Groups Protest 'Tropic Thunder'
Associated Press, August 12, 2008
The Other R-Word
film clip made by Blueberry Shoes for
Arc of Northern Virginia.
Media's Portrayal of People with Intellectual Disabilities - download the pdf (380 Kb)
Research supported by a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. copyright 2005.
Unofficial Script Excerpt
Warning: This contains offensive material
This is a very unofficial transcript of a scene from the upcoming film.
Clip from the movie "Tropic Thunder" on YouTube
Warning: This contains offensive material
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