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In reply to the discussion: The Almost Entirely Black Audience Of "The Butler" Had To Watch Film W-Armed Guards Facing Them [View all]East Coast Pirate
(775 posts)26. Responding to a request for comment from the theater chain,
Russ Nunley, VP marketing and communications, Regal Entertainment Group, emailed the following statement to ABC7:
Regarding your inquiry, Regal Entertainment Group routinely employs security personnel to ensure the safety of all of our guests and staff. When a theatre experiences sold out showings of any feature, security will assist with crowd control and guest assistance throughout the facility, including auditoriums.
This weekend our Majestic theatre experienced a tremendous guest response to the feature 'Lee Daniels' The Butler' such that additional showtimes were added to meet our guests demands.
At no time last night did local management receive any guest complaints or concerns about our security or staff, who worked diligently to meet all of our guests needs.
To the extent any guests were disappointed with their experience, we welcome the opportunity to address their concerns and provide them the best entertainment experience possible in their future visits to our theatres.
More: http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/08/moviegoers-charge-regal-cinema-with-racial-profiling-at-the-butler--92912.html
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The Almost Entirely Black Audience Of "The Butler" Had To Watch Film W-Armed Guards Facing Them [View all]
kpete
Aug 2013
OP
Yep. It was great. Not a very diverse crowd, but that was o.k. The audience laughed, cried, cheered.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Aug 2013
#89
Oh, sorry about that. I think I'll start going to Avalon. It's out of the way, but I like the fact
Liberal_Stalwart71
Aug 2013
#90
I tried to tell my friends that they could park back there, but they didn't believe me. Oh, well.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Aug 2013
#98
I can understand why, but despite all that has happened in the last few years, I do think we've
Liberal_Stalwart71
Aug 2013
#103
Wow! I saw the film on Friday morning... I'm not sure any other big screen film has really told
jimlup
Aug 2013
#13
Actually according to that Wikipedia page he sold his controlling shares of Regal in 2006.
Initech
Aug 2013
#91
Welcome to entertainment in the "Colorblind America" of the 21st Century Police State.
leveymg
Aug 2013
#27
When I lived on Georgia Ave a few years ago I was the only nonblack person for several blocks
Recursion
Aug 2013
#42
That entire area is almost all gentrified now starting-at & north of Columbia Heights/Mt Pleasant.
Chan790
Aug 2013
#102
No!! Silver Spring is incredibly diverse!! You don't know what you're talking about.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Aug 2013
#61
I know Silver Spring is diverse. Georgia Ave through DC isn't so much, or at least wasn't
Recursion
Aug 2013
#66
This may be true but Silver Spring is changing very rapidly and becoming more
Liberal_Stalwart71
Aug 2013
#63