Steven Spielberg resigns from Communist China Olympics

"After months of criticism, legendary Hollywood director Steven Spielberg has withdrawn from his role as an artistic adviser to the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics, citing China's connection to the government in Sudan and the controversy over Darfur.

• Mr. Spielberg had agreed to help design the Olympic ceremonies, but came under attack when actress Mia Farrow publicly accused him of helping to "sanitize Beijing's image" via the Olympics. China has faced criticism over its support of the Sudanese government, which many believe is engaged in a genocidal campaign in that country's Darfur region."...

From Wall St Journal article by Bruce Orwall, "Spielberg Resigns From Olympics Citing Darfur Controversy," 2/11/08

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