Free prisoner, Chrysler ad says - Commercial pushes for release of Burmese political captive

[Bozita]

Source: Detroit Free Press

POSTED: 12:12 P.M. DEC. 3, 2009
WITH VIDEO
Free prisoner, Chrysler ad says
Commercial pushes for release of Burmese political captive
BY GREG GARDNER
FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITER


This is a far cry from boasting “Yeah, it’s got a Hemi."

A new television ad for Chrysler vehicles calls for the release of Burmese political prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi, who won the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize.

A similar version of the 30-second spot was created for Fiat’s Lancia brand in Europe, which sponsored last month’s 10th World Summit of Nobel Peace laureates in Berlin.

“We produced the TV film in honor of all those who put their lives at stake in the hopes of making the world a better place,” Olivier Francois, president and CEO of the Chrysler brand, said in a statement. “This is a chance to use our brand image to join others in the fight for peace and to knock down the walls that divide us.”

Read more: http://www.freep.com/article/20091203/BUSINESS01/91203043/1318/Free-prisoner-Chrysler-ad-says

[8 track mind]

1. I can honestly say i didn't see this coming........ n/t

[Duende azul]

2. Next ad coming: Royal Dutch shell for justice for Ken Saro-Wiwa

[Duende azul]

3. And which Corp will adopt Leonard Peltier?

[pampango]

4. Didn't know Chrysler had the money for this, but kudos to them. n/t

[TygrBright]

5. hmmmm... Does this mean Ford gets to spotlight Mumia?

I'm so bad... shame on me.

sheepishly,
Bright

[Romulox]

6. Hokey and manipulative! nt