Religious Group Campaigns to Ban Fanning Film

[Brian Damage]

Photo GalleryHOLLYWOOD - A religious group is demanding a global ban of controversial new movie Hound Dog, insisting it "celebrates" pedophilia.
The film has sparked outrage following its premiere at Utah's Sundance Film Festival on Monday, because it features a graphic rape scene involving 12-year-old actress Dakota Fanning.

Now the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights has organized a petition to have the film banned.

Bill Donohoe, the organization’s director, says, "How can we celebrate pedophilia in this so-called artistic way?

"Five or six years ago this girl was on a tricycle. There has to be some line of decency which Hollywood will not cross."

Hound Dog's makers insist the scene is tastefully shot, with Fanning wearing a body suit and partially obscured by shadow. Fanning's mother Joy was present during filming.

[Janice]

If the film is promoting or "celebrating" pedophilia, then I agree that it has no place in theaters. If it shows the horror and suffering of the victims, then I think it's fine. Many terrible issues have been addressed in films before, including this one.

[Brad Russ]

I'll have to know more about this film before I can make any kind of judgment on it. A film called Bastard Out Of Carolina came out quite a number of years back, and it didn't promote pedophilia, but instead showed the horrors of sexual and physical abuse, and probably did more good, than it did bad. I'll bet this organization hasn't even seen the film yet, and the only info they have on it, is what they've heard from bias, and secondhand sources. I think people need to find out more about the film, before jumping to any conclusions.

[Ireneparalegal]

Originally Posted by Little Mel

I'll have to know more about this film before I can make any kind of judgment on it. A film called Bastard Out Of Carolina came out quite a number of years back, and it didn't promote pedophilia, but instead showed the horrors of sexual and physical abuse, and probably did more good, than it did bad. I'll bet this organization hasn't even seen the film yet, and the only info they have on it, is what they've heard from bias, and secondhand sources. I think people need to find out more about the film, before jumping to any conclusions.

I love that movie BASTARD OUT OF CAROLINA. To this day, whenever it is shown, they edit that molestation scene that occurs in the car. The first time I seen it, they didn't edit ANYTHING. I love the movie for the fact that it doesn't glorify sexual molestation/rape on a child, but it shows the REALITY of what happens to children all over the world by the hands of pedophiles. To me, Fanning's work is no different.

[Brad Russ]

Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I love that movie BASTARD OUT OF CAROLINA. To this day, whenever it is shown, they edit that molestation scene that occurs in the car. The first time I seen it, they didn't edit ANYTHING. I love the movie for the fact that it doesn't glorify sexual molestation/rape on a child, but it shows the REALITY of what happens to children all over the world by the hands of pedophiles. To me, Fanning's work is no different.

I agree, that really was a very well made movie. Anjelica Houston did a wonderful job directing it. I've only been able to sit through it once, back when it originally aired, so I saw the rape scene in which you're referring to. I remember watching that part, and turning away, with tears pouring out of my eyes, as I thought about a person I know and love, who was also molested at a very young age. Absolutely broke my heart to see how sick, and cruel some people can be, and to know that that kind of stuff goes on everyday in real life. I loved the scene near the end, where the girls father found out, and him and his friends gave that guy the beating of his life. I was up out of my seat punching the air, pretending it was me beating on the guy!!

[Brian Damage]

HOLLYWOOD - Child star Dakota Fanning has hit back at critics who attacked her parents for allowing her to film a simulated rape scene in her new movie.
Several religious groups have protested the movie Hound Dog, saying that having a 12-year-old in a rape scene was criminal. However, Fanning says some of the people who bashed the film's concept "were attacking my family and me, and that's where it got too far.

"Pretty much everybody who talked about it attacked my mother, which I did not appreciate. That was extremely uncalled for and hurtful."

The controversial scene lasts less than a minute and no simulation of a sex act is depicted on camera. The young star insists the scene was not disturbing to shoot and says she filmed the close-ups of her face alone.

Fanning says even if she hadn't been in the movie she would want to see it, adding, "I know my mom would take me to see it.

"You have to prepare your children for things that happen in the world. Everything isn't rosy."

[JuicyCoutureGirl]

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

HOLLYWOOD - Child star Dakota Fanning has hit back at critics who attacked her parents for allowing her to film a simulated rape scene in her new movie.
Several religious groups have protested the movie Hound Dog, saying that having a 12-year-old in a rape scene was criminal. However, Fanning says some of the people who bashed the film's concept "were attacking my family and me, and that's where it got too far.

"Pretty much everybody who talked about it attacked my mother, which I did not appreciate. That was extremely uncalled for and hurtful."

The controversial scene lasts less than a minute and no simulation of a sex act is depicted on camera. The young star insists the scene was not disturbing to shoot and says she filmed the close-ups of her face alone.

Fanning says even if she hadn't been in the movie she would want to see it, adding, "I know my mom would take me to see it.

"You have to prepare your children for things that happen in the world. Everything isn't rosy."

One of the reasons I love Ms. Fanning, she sounds more mature than the group attacking the film and her family. I'm sick of groups like these(GLAAD and Jesse Jackson/Al Sharpton and their 'race card' groups as well), they open their big mouth and go on the attack where they attack everything but the shoes on their feets . How about seeing the film before going on the defense?

[Brad Russ]

Originally Posted by JuicyCoutureGirl

One of the reasons I love Ms. Fanning, she sounds more mature than the group attacking the film and her family. I'm sick of groups like these(GLAAD and Jesse Jackson/Al Sharpton and their 'race card' groups as well), they open their big mouth and go on the attack where they attack everything but the shoes on their feets . How about seeing the film before going on the defense?

Exactly!! You make a great point by emphasizing all these different types of groups. It's not just one type of group that does this. It's not a right wing, or left wing thing. This is something that all organizations do, if the issue at hand doesn't fit their beliefs, or isn't something they think they'll like. We saw these same kinds of pre-judgments and false accusations when The Passion came out, and we see it time and time again with groups like the ACLU, as well as all the groups that you mentioned. Like you say, see the damn thing first, or at the very least, get some more facts about it, and then maybe someone will take these groups more seriously!!

I use to get into the whole pre-judgment thing myself because of what groups like this told me. But recently, I found out that a group I had been supporting, was exaggerating, and in some cases straight up lying to me about things, so now I try to be more careful when it comes to stuff like this.

[Ireneparalegal]

Originally Posted by Little Mel

I agree, that really was a very well made movie. Anjelica Houston did a wonderful job directing it. I've only been able to sit through it once, back when it originally aired, so I saw the rape scene in which you're referring to. I remember watching that part, and turning away, with tears pouring out of my eyes, as I thought about a person I know and love, who was also molested at a very young age. Absolutely broke my heart to see how sick, and cruel some people can be, and to know that that kind of stuff goes on everyday in real life. I loved the scene near the end, where the girls father found out, and him and his friends gave that guy the beating of his life. I was up out of my seat punching the air, pretending it was me beating on the guy!!

Did you notice who was part of that group of men beating his ass up??? Julia Roberts' ex-husband, Lyle Lovett. Yep, there he was. I must say, he did some great acting in that movie, even though he had a small part. He fit well in that movie.

I agree, as hard as it was to watch this movie, it is reality. And we can't turn our eyes and ears to things such as this. Children are victims and it is our duty to protect them. Even if they must watch a movie like this to realize that there are adults who will harm them in this manner.

[JuicyCoutureGirl]

Originally Posted by Little Mel

Exactly!! You make a great point by emphasizing all these different types of groups. It's not just one type of group that does this. It's not a right wing, or left wing thing. This is something that all organizations do, if the issue at hand doesn't fit their beliefs, or isn't something they think they'll like. We saw these same kinds of pre-judgments and false accusations when The Passion came out, and we see it time and time again with groups like the ACLU, as well as all the groups that you mentioned. Like you say, see the damn thing first, or at the very least, get some more facts about it, and then maybe someone will take these groups more seriously!!

I use to get into the whole pre-judgment thing myself because of what groups like this told me. But recently, I found out that a group I had been supporting, was exaggerating, and in some cases straight up lying to me about things, so now I try to be more careful when it comes to stuff like this.

Thank you! God, ACLU grates my nerves. There is something truly wrong with this group. This same group defends sexual molesters, illegal immigrants and etc. my goodness, how in the world can a group with the name AMERICAN in front of the title defend illegals breaking the rules and harming innocent Americans?!

I saw nothing wrong with The Passion of the Christ but yet groups were claiming that it's anti-Jewish. I guess Soul Plane and other buffoon movies should be protested for being anti-White.

I'm done with GLAAD, really I am. How can you attack Isiah Washington as wrong as he was but yet not say one word about an Gay drag queen L.A peformer who's act is based on ripping black women apart(Shirley Q. Liquor is his stage name, he's in blackface, an afro, and typical ghetto clothes). If the shoe was on the other foot I bet GLAAD would be all over this! It's a double standard they have which is sicking.

[HuntingtonM15]

Originally Posted by Little Mel

A film called Bastard Out Of Carolina came out quite a number of years back, and it didn't promote pedophilia, but instead showed the horrors of sexual and physical abuse, and probably did more good, than it did bad.

Jena Malone did an amazing acting job in that film, especially considering how young she was at the time.