Comment: Walter Salles delivers a chilling warning about authoritarianism in his latest film I’m Still Here—but ducks the role of the US, writes Gavin O’Toole
Valuable contribution and context to a film that seems very important. It’s vital to underscore how US involvement is overlooked - however, I wonder if you’re a big quick to jump to the defensive after making this underscore? Rather than the absence illuminating anything cleverly, does it not rather demonstrate the broader unwillingness amongst high-brow cinema to confront US military guilt and international crimes? I fear it’s the latter
A Brazilian friend recommended I watch “I’m Still Here,” and soon I will. Your article gives me helpful context for the film. I wish my country had the spine to treat Trump the way Brazil treated Bolsonaro. Nice article 👍🏻
Valuable contribution and context to a film that seems very important. It’s vital to underscore how US involvement is overlooked - however, I wonder if you’re a big quick to jump to the defensive after making this underscore? Rather than the absence illuminating anything cleverly, does it not rather demonstrate the broader unwillingness amongst high-brow cinema to confront US military guilt and international crimes? I fear it’s the latter
A Brazilian friend recommended I watch “I’m Still Here,” and soon I will. Your article gives me helpful context for the film. I wish my country had the spine to treat Trump the way Brazil treated Bolsonaro. Nice article 👍🏻
Yes, that’s the truth ‼️