GLOBAL FILM INDUSTRT
By Namo Laturkar
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At the Gotham Awards, Robert De Niro was supposed to present Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon. His address, however, was cut short, and his remarks on Donald Trump were not broadcast.
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Trump was reportedly referred to as a "fool" and a "bozo" by De Niro, who also described him as a "national disaster." In addition, he likened Trump's leadership to a "abusive relationship."
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The audience applauded when De Niro made his remarks. They were not, however, shown during the live broadcast of the awards presentation.
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De Niro then alleged that Apple, which produces the Gotham Awards, suppressed his remarks. Apple has yet to respond to the claims.
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It's probable that De Niro's remarks were edited for time since the awards presentation was running late. Some think Apple restricted De Niro's comments because of the company's ties with Trump.
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De Niro's remarks are expected to provoke more discussion about the role of celebrities in politics. Some argue that celebrities should utilise their platforms to speak out against injustice, while others argue that celebrities should keep out of politics.
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De Niro is no stranger to political activity. He has been outspoken in his criticism of Republican leaders such as Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. He has also advocated for progressive causes such as environmental protection and gun control.
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It is too early to tell what effect De Niro's remarks will have. They will, however, elicit a great deal of discussion and argument.
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Some claim that De Niro's remarks were suppressed in violation of his First Amendment rights. Others, on the other hand, have maintained that Apple has the right to govern the material that is broadcast on its platform.
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The discussion over celebrities' roles in politics is likely to rage on for many years. It will be fascinating to observe how celebrities use their platforms in the future to speak out about crucial problems.
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