The Butler is a film for our time.

[Triana]

I just saw it. Highly recommended. It would be met with spittle-flecked anger and derision by RWNJ's -- all the more reason you should see it.

[mucifer]

2. Granted the post probably fits better in the lounge, but

I don't know why you have to be so nasty.

[BOG PERSON]

4. i wish people would justify their opinion of a movie

because otherwise, what is there to talk about?

[nadinbrzezinski]

3. two words, CIVIL RIGHTS

why are people nasty on this site? Oh never mind, that is like asking why humans need to breathe.

[BOG PERSON]

5. i think i'm nice

[DefenseLawyer]

9. Cowboy Bob always said "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all" n/t

[Tx4obama]

7. Four links below to the WaPo articles regarding the real WH butler Eugene Allen...

... that the film was based on.

A Butler Well Served by This Election - 2008
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/06/AR2008110603948.html

White House Butler Eugene Allen Witnesses Swearing-In (of Barack Obama) - 2009
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/20/AR2009012004301.html

Eugene Allen, White House butler for 8 presidents, dies at 90 - 2010
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/01/AR2010040103444.html

White House butler Eugene Allen's humility recalled at funeral - 2010
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2010/04/01/ST2010040103462.html

I hope everyone takes the time to read the articles and also has the opportunity to see the film

[Triana]

10. Thanks! Will read with pleasure! n/t

[Peaceplace80]

8. It looks like it is going to be good

I am looking forward to seeing it this weekend.