jrc@ritcv.UUCP (James R Carbin) (11/03/83)
Our local Independent TV Station in Rochester (WUHF - Channel 31) is heralding
a multi-part movie "SADAT" which it will broadcast in the month of November.
I have heard many rumors concerning this production - it had to be filmed in
Mexico for political reasons (was it?), the selection of Louis Gossett Jr.
as Anwhar Sadat was controversial, the Egyptian Government opposed the filming
of the movie, etc.
First, I admired Sadat at the time that he had the courage to announce that
he would travel to Israel when it seemed that such an event would never occur,
and second, I have never fully comprehended the political environment which
resulted in his assassination.
Can anyone shed any facts on the movie itself including what controversies
were involved in its production as well as the validity of the actual material
contained in the movie.
Has anyone seen this movie already? Or has anyone seen a review by what could
be considered qualified critics?
as ever,
j.r. {allegra,seismo}!rochester!ritcv!jrc