Hollywood vs the historians

Filmmakers don't have the best record when it comes to caring about historical accuracy. Throw religious controversy into the mix, and you have -- no, not The Satanic Verses, but close -- Mel Gibson's forthcoming biblical epic. Read all about it in the New Republic (hint: if you are not already registered, try this link).

UPDATE: Jim Davila has some links to various parties to the ongoing controversy. If he doubts, however, whether movies really matter, I have a short response: The Birth of a Nation.

Posted by David on July 30, 2003 10:21 AM