Tim Robbins' Controversial NAB Speech Banned 6 Minutes Six

[wundermaus]

Run time: 07:08 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn5roSm6EcY   Posted on YouTube: April 16, 2008 By YouTube Member: Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: April 21, 2008 By DU Member: wundermaus Views on DU: 1342

 
"Published: April 16, 2008
NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- Actor Criticizes Broadcast Industry Focus on The Tawdry and Demeaning: Even as he came on stage to give the keynote address at the National Association of Broadcasters Show in Las Vegas, it was obvious that Tim Robbins' remarks had caused controversy backstage. The Academy Award-winning actor and critically acclaimed screenwriter, director and producer first indicated to the audience that he would not be giving his speech. Then, floor agents of the NAB organizers ordered journalists' video cameras turned off. An NAB spokesman later said Mr. Robbins contract had a "no filming" clause. Ultimately, Mr. Robbins changed his mind and started talking. Listen to the six best minutes of the speech."

[Bluzmann57]

1. So he told the truth and it's "controversial"?

There is a word that I can think of and that word is bullshit. Like Jack Nicholson said in the movie, "You can't handle the truth!". And that is the way the msm is taking it.

[MuseRider]

2. Isn't it something?

I knew we were in bad trouble when telling the truth became controversial and then it became brave when you told it. Through the looking glass. I want to get back home!

[defendandprotect]

3. A bit lofty an appeal for this bunch of corporate-media thugs -- IMO . . .

but I certainly do admire Tim Robbins ---

No -- I don't think the public wants what they are getting ---

Sure --- we'll always have people among us in small numbers who will watch the crap ...
and I imagine that those are people who pretty much have absolutely nothing in their lives
that's better.

Anyone else watching this crap should turn it off ---
And, I don't mean just the tatto programs, the gambling programs, the porno lure of tits and ass commercials and programming -- I mean ALL of the junk -- which is pretty much 90% of it.
Especailly the political stuff.

[JDPriestly]

4. Great speech!!!!!

Thanks, Mr. Robbins.

[Pastiche423]

5. Tim Robbins is one hell of a writer

I did not know that until his speech, A Chill Wind is Blowing in This Nation in 2003 before the National Press Club in D. C.

http://www.commondreams.org/views03/0416-01.htm

I greatly admire him and Susan Sarandon for their activism.

[dmr]

13. Thanks for the link. That was a powerful speech. n/t

:kick:

[cynthia]

6. well said

Tim Robbins is not afraid to tell the truth. I hope there are people listening to him!

[Spiffarino]

7. Worth every minute it took to hear it.

Bravo, Mr. Robbins. And bravo to you, vmaus, for providing us the link.

[dchill]

8. K&R

[goclark]

9. Excellent , didn't he graduate from UCLA?

Didn't I read that he is supporting Clinton?

[99th_Monkey]

10. That was fucking awesome. Speaking truth to power is always so exhilarating

whether I'm doing it or witnessing someone else do it. Thanks for posting this.

[MnFats]

11. hard to imagine even conservatives having a beef with that....wait...

...

Hannity, Limbo, hewitt, little michael reagan....
oh, i'll bet they'd like to crucify him...

[SeattleGirl]

12. THAT gave me goosebumps!

Thanks for posting, and thank YOU, Tim Robbins!

[knitter4democracy]

14. Now, that's a speech!

I'm all for it. I'd rather see better programming. What about the nights Keith isn't on?