Calif. Theater Cancels Al-Arian Doc After Pressure from ‘Anti-Muslim
Bigots’
(ANAHEIM, CA, 4/17/08) - The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the
Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) said today that Starplex
Cinemas succumbed to pressure by “anti-Muslim bigots” and canceled a
screening of "USA vs. Al-Arian,"
http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=MXnnK_amR0WnmeXhZBGElQ..
a documentary highlighting the injustices faced by former Florida
professor Dr. Sami Al-Arian.
CAIR-LA officials say Starplex Cinemas breached a signed agreement to
screen the documentary.
"By succumbing to pressure from anti-Muslim bigots, Starplex Cinemas
sends the message that only some points of view deserve to be heard,"
CAIR-LA Executive Director Hussam Ayloush. "It is un-American for any
group to stifle free speech by seeking to censor political views."
Ayloush said another theater has agreed to screen the documentary this
evening. The theater, also located in Irvine, is a newer facility and is
able to accommodate an additional 100 guests. That facility is also
coming under pressure from the same anti-Muslim sources.
- To watch “USA vs. Al-Arian," click here.
http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=YrvrtgB6POPvcPFnm14vMw..
- CAIR Op-Ed: Sami Al-Arian Must Be Freed
http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=V-71Onc0fbzPBGMoBtURMw..
- CAIR: Al-Arian Transfer Might Signal De****tation (Tampa Trib)
http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=BMnQEu5hEQ_J81F30txZeA..
- VA: Al-Arian Faces Shocking Abuse in New Facility
http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=2XoOje2MZ8czZ6A09SDaOg..
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