Obama Documentary to be Shown Locally
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A political documentary that examines the question “If Barack Obama wins a second term, where will we be in 2016?” debuts in Moore County beginning today.
“2016: Obama’s America” will be shown at Sandhills Cinemas 10 in Southern Pines. Show times are 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m., according to the theater’s website.
Your opinion of the film likely will be influenced by your political party affiliation. The film is drawing markedly different responses from the heads of the local Democratic and Republican parties.
On the Republican side, Robert Levy said he would encourage people to see the documentary film.
“I believe documentary films are fabulous for opening up discussion,” Levy said. “Going to the movies with your family and discussing these things can only be good for America.”
Levy said he thinks there is “a real danger” that Americans would be “fundamentally changed for the worse” if Obama is re-elected.”
Jim Heim, chair of the Democratic Party in Moore County, takes a different view to the movie.
He said he was “vaguely interested” in seeing the film and wouldn’t encourage people to see the movie because it is “pretty thin gruel,” with “not a lot of meat.”
Heim called the film “propaganda” and a “biased piece,” and called its release “simply an election-time ploy.”
Both men said they haven’t seen the movie but plan to do so.
The independent polemic is co-produced and co-directed by Dinesh D’Souza, a former Ronald Reagan policy adviser and current president of King’s College in New York City. It is based on D’Souza’s best-selling book, “The Roots of Obama’s Rage.”
The documentary’s official website says the film “takes audiences on a gripping visual journey into the heart of the world’s most powerful office to reveal the struggle of whether one man’s past will redefine America over the next four years. … Across the globe and in America, people in 2008 hungered for a leader who would unite and lift us from economic turmoil and war. True to America’s ideals, they invested their hope in a new kind of president, Barack Obama.
“What they didn’t know is that Obama is a man with a past, and in powerful ways that past defines him — who he is, how he thinks, and where he intends to take America and the world. Love him or hate him, you don’t know him.”
Since it debuted nearly two months ago, the film has earned $9.4 million, making it the highest grossing conservative documentary of all time.
Reviews of the film have varied greatly. Some have called the film “a nonsensically unsubstantiated act of character assassination,” while others have said the film is “an extremely well-made and well-reasoned examination of who Obama really is.”
Contact Tom Embrey at (910) 693-2484 or tembrey @thepilot.com.
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Behan 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Not surprisingly, Mr. Heim has some pretty strong opinions of a film he has not yet seen...
clarabelle 8 months, 3 weeks ago
" Behan - Not surprisingly, Mr. Heim has some pretty strong opinions of a film he has not yet seen..."
Too funny :)
JimRussell44 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Hey bosco50, I didn't know you could bring your own beer to the Sandhills Cinemas. People who bring their own snacks and drinks are denying employment to the people who manufacture, distribute and sell their snack and drink products at the movie theaters. You, sir, are a cause of some of the unemployment in the community, you cad, you. As for the "two Hispanic gentleman", if they are "working" for the cartels, then they have a "job", which means they are employed in the exercise of commerce, providing a product to fill a demand. What, you don't like capitalism?
fatboy 8 months, 3 weeks ago
This movie is a "Must See" for everyone. It doesn't matter whether you are Republican, Democrat or Independent. Mr. Heim doesn't think that it's worth seeing simply because he doesn't want anyone to know what the Messiah's real agenda is.
Noluv4thugs 8 months, 3 weeks ago
http://belligerentact.org/
clarabelle 8 months, 3 weeks ago
" boscoe50 - And why I am even addressing you is beyond me, your input to my comments is irrelevant."
Wow - guess that explains why no one gives a #### about you.
JimRussell44 8 months, 3 weeks ago
boscoe50, my comments were meant to be humorous. But I will ask you, where was the coke being distributed? Could it be to your fellow Americans? So who are the bad guys, those who provide the drug or those who use it. One will not exist without the other. And so tell me, what did any of YOUR comments have to do with the topic of the article? This site serves all you "one hit wonders" to repeat your drivel over and over and over. Just repeating crap does not make it fact.
JimRussell44 8 months, 3 weeks ago
boscoe50, I only pick on the ones who are the biggest idiots, so I guess you'll be hearing from me in the future.
justpassingby2 8 months, 3 weeks ago
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clarabelle 8 months, 3 weeks ago
"- boscoe - clarabelle- This site seems to be the only frienships you have so enjoy them while they last, it's a fickeled bunch. Amazed as to how this forum is used to raise self esteem in people like you, the Members Only Club for the few with nothing else to do."
geez boscoe - I was thinking the SAME about you............ honest :)
fugitiveguy 8 months, 3 weeks ago
I have been assured that all races are welcome and can sit where ever they chose.
JimRussell44 8 months, 3 weeks ago
boscoe50, so you're a contractor. Evidently things are not going very well since you have lots of time on your hands to converse with us dummies, who have completed successful careers and are now retired and can aggravate you people. (you people...I got that one from Ann Romney). A contractor with a Ft Bragg in his back yard who has time on his hands can't be much of a contractor. But, hey, that is just my personal opinion.
redhawk 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Just saw the movie and every one should see it. It explains everything you should know about what motivates our president. I am very concerned for America's future. A must see for all voters.. And Jim Heim- the all knowing...see the movie before commenting.
Thatcher 8 months, 3 weeks ago
redhawk-- I am taking my wife and daughter to see it tomorrow. In a related story, it seems that, tragically, a severe rainstorm today in Charlotte damaged a "Mount Rushmore-style sand sculpture" of Obama: http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/inside-politics/2012/sep/1/rains-wash-away-mount-obama/. Yet another concrete example of global warming...and the United Nations does nothing. Cheers!
clarabelle 8 months, 3 weeks ago
boscoe50 - BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH...........
You - have verbal diarrhea. Give it a rest already!
"I am intelligent enough to know when I have been foolish. "......... TRUST me - you are NOT
clarabelle 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Thatcher - I wonder - being a conservative - do you believe in man made global warming? I am just curious.
cheers
clarabelle 8 months, 3 weeks ago
" redhawk - Just saw the movie and every one should see it. It explains everything you should know about what motivates our president. "
smiles.............. the far right will all enjoy it. bring the popcorn and extra depends - :)
Thatcher 8 months, 3 weeks ago
clarabelle-- "Thatcher - I wonder - being a conservative - do you believe in man made global warming?" No. Thanks for asking. Cheers!
Thatcher 8 months, 3 weeks ago
clarabelle-- Because of the consensus of scientists, I believe in global cooling: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1663607/posts. Then I got kicked in the head by a mule, and learned that there has been no warming since 1998: http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/jamesdelingpole/100095506/there-has-been-no-global-warming-since-1998/; http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1250872/Climategate-U-turn-Astonishment-scientist-centre-global-warming-email-row-admits-data-organised.html. Please tell us about this global warming (without saying "whew"). Cheers!
clarabelle 8 months, 3 weeks ago
" Thatcher - clarabelle-- "Thatcher - I wonder - being a conservative - do you believe in man made global warming?" No. Thanks for asking. Cheers!"
Thanks for answering..........cheers :)
btw - I am as sick of "cheers" as you are of "whew"..........
Thatcher 8 months, 3 weeks ago
You are more than welcome, clarabelle! I also believe that a consensus of taxpayers are not interested in funding your hoax. We all agree about consensus. Right? Cheers!
Thatcher 8 months, 3 weeks ago
And clarabelle, my dad always ended his letters to me with "I love you" and "Cheers!" Think I'll keep it. You can keep "whew." Cheers!
clarabelle 8 months, 3 weeks ago
I"I also believe that a consensus of taxpayers are not interested in funding your hoax. We all agree about consensus. Right?"
I was going to respond with some data - but then - your head is far too deeply buried.
i will keep my "whew" and you can keep your "cheers"
Thatcher 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Please clarabelle, respond with "data." You are known for this feat. Cheers!
JimRussell44 8 months, 3 weeks ago
And so boscoe50 slips into the darkness, frustrated that not everyone agrees with his every thought. Left to make his coffee and place illegal bets on college football games. Satisfied in his mind that he is the superior intellect. A legend in his own mind.
madstork 8 months, 3 weeks ago
C-bell says about the original story –“the far right will all enjoy it. bring the popcorn and extra depends - :)
Go see it yourself. Then comment.
Redhawk, I saw it as well yesterday. Although I had prepared myself for a deeper drill down into the mysteries surrounding POTUS (more on birth certificate, Muslim religion, education transcripts etc) I was enlightened by the approach D'Souza took to explain what we all have in common.. Exposure to ideas your parents foster helps craft your own character and as a young person, you set your life trajectory. Obama, Rice, Gandhi…makes no difference..we are products of our environment. The movie makes the point that Empires take from colonies. Obama sees America as an Empire and is marching towards liberating those countries he feels are oppressed.
Obama's exposure to Colonialism and its impact on his thinking is at the center of this movie. It started with his absent father, was reinforced throughout his early life and flamed by what D'Souza refers to as “Obama’s founding fathers. At the most influential point of his life, Obama surrounded himself with radicals who supported his sociological tendencies. Redistribution of wealth is one of the pillars of this belief. And his redistribution is not only for citizens of the US, it is global. Example: shutting down oil production in US and entering agreements with smaller counties in South America equals redistribution. So those of you who feel you have no wealth as it relates to the 1% you abhor, get ready…you are wealthy in a global economy.
Go see for yourself Clarabelle….and, by the way, it is take, not bring the popcorn
AFCHIEF 8 months, 3 weeks ago
EARLY OBAMANATION
SHOCK VIDEO early Obama Campaign Speech for class president of Punahou School (1978) by WeAreTheSavageNation
fugitiveguy 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Do members of "The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy" get discount admission?
fugitiveguy 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Ronald Reagan tells three-legged chicken joke by Winston Blair
Not relevant to the story but it is brief (<1") and funny.
fugitiveguy 8 months, 3 weeks ago
I went and saw Obama 2016 at the 130 showing today. Nearly a full house. I found it to be very well done and it definitely will hold your interest. Regardless of political persuasion. The tagline "love him or hate him, you don't know him" seems very accurate. Of course I cannot vouch for it being 100% accurate but much of it are things we already knew which were glossed over by the media. For conservatives I think it will motivate many to donate and or volunteer for the Romney campaign. For those undecided (I still cannot figure out how one could be on the fence given the stark differences) it very well could tip it to Romney. I doubt very few true believers will be swayed but who knows, as I said and I am not exaggerating, it is very well done.
fugitiveguy 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Three things not directly related to the film struck me as significant. First, I paid 5.30 for a medium diet coke, second I heard not a single racist remark from the all white audience and last and most significant. After the show turned out I was standing outside returning a text when I heard a female voice say something about "Obama haters". My ears perked up and I looked over to see a nicely dressed elderly white woman (70'ish) ask another group of older white movie goers (party of 3-4) if they were Obama haters. It was in a normal non hateful tone of voice, at first I thought she was with them and was just exhibiting a dry sense of humor. She followed this group out to the edge of the parking lot to their car (didn't seem confrontational) but continued to engage them in conversation. When they got to their car and got in she went her seperate way to her own car. She was alone. The thought occurred to me "did I just have a close encounter with The Pilot blogs own "extra terrestrial"?
AFCHIEF 8 months, 3 weeks ago
fugitive, that was most likely MC7 stirring up the pot
JimRussell44 8 months, 3 weeks ago
AFCHIEF, thanks for posting the "Welcome Back Kotter" clip. It perfectly illustrates the level of ignorance you have achieved. I'm sure real Air Force personell are thrilled to have their branch of service made to look so stupid.
AFCHIEF 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Jimr, yea right like you, dusty and your fellow leftys have never posted a video on these blogs
JimRussell44 8 months, 3 weeks ago
AFDUMBASS, I have never done so.
AFCHIEF 8 months, 3 weeks ago
JimRuss, now I'm a dumbass. Dusty in training I see.
Thatcher 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Both of you have posted great comments here. There is no need to get personal. You can both do better, and I hope you'll think about it. Cheers!
JimRussell44 8 months, 3 weeks ago
AFGUYWITHLIMITEDMENTALCAPICITY: The training has been over for quite a while. I graduated with honors from the Dusty School of Character Analysis.
JimRussell44 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Thatcher, I have thought about it and have concluded that reasonable communications with people like AFCHIEF are useless. I'm going to deal with him on his level. I'll be happy to communicate with you on a much more civil manner because that is how you treat most everyone on these boards. With that thought in mind, please take a look at the questions I posed to you on the other article on the Pilot website and let's discuss your positions on them.
JimRussell44 8 months, 3 weeks ago
bosco50, I know you are still reading these comments. Thanks so much for the e-mail. I forwarded it to AFCHIEF and told him that it was Spanish for "You are a mental giant". He sent me a thank you note back, so I know he got it.
AFCHIEF 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Jimruss, My mental capacity is just fine. However I would have to question your mental capability for you to continue to support a president who had ZERO qualifications to be president. If you vote again for Obamanation you really should be committed!