Has anyone seen "The Stoning of Soraya M" film?

[oberliner]

If so, what were your thoughts?

Someone from Amnesty International wrote a very critical piece about the movie accusing it of sensationalism.

Edit to add link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/amnesty-international/sensationalist-film-explo_b_220252.html

I personally thought it was quite a powerful film.

Edit to add: It seemed to me that it was more a condemnation of the patriarchy in general rather than a condemnation of Iran specifically. I would mention that the end of the film made note of the fact that stoning takes place is many countries around the world.

Anyone else get a chance to see it or read the novel on which it was based?

[get the red out]

1. I would hope Amnesty would be against stoning?

:wtf:

And I doubt stoning someone needs to be sensationalized, the act itself says it all. I don't care who does it.

[oberliner]

2. I was very surprised by their take on the film

I think it comes from being sensitive about the way Iran is portrayed but I feel like that misses the larger issue reflected.

[get the red out]

3. It makes me sad that they put "sensitivity" over people

[oberliner]

4. Have you seen the film or read the book?

If so, I'd love to read your thoughts on either.

[get the red out]

5. I try to avoid reading or watching things that will give me hate

I am sorry, I wish I could read or watch such things without coming away with such hate burning in me that I have trouble shaking it. I cannot detach well enough and doubt I will ever be able to do so. I get into fights all the time here on DU because I become so angry over horrific things done to people for the sake of religion.