OK - this is getting a bit silly now. It seems that ABC has been aware for sometime of the inaccuracies in their "mockumentary".
A former FBI agent, Thomas Nicoletti said of the film “I’m well aware of what’s dramatic license and what’s historical inaccuracy and this had a lot of historical inaccuracy.” Mr. Nicoletti had been hired by the producers to assist with "technical accuracy" subsequently resigned after being rebuffed over scene changes he felt were necessary.
It also appears that the Decider (TM) has asked the networks for a time slot in which to make a speech. The slot he has asked for on Monday would interrupt the last hour of the broadcast. Am I the only one who views this as Stalinist behaviour?
Given the difficulties of suing for libel in America I now find that the film is due to be shown BBC 2 this Sunday and Monday.
British courts have long been more open to libel suits by public figures. Should someone like Madeline Albright, Richard Clarke or even Bill Clinton seek redress in the British courts after it is shown they might find a more friendly reception.
I only hope any suit would be lodged against the producers and not the BBC. The licence fee is already high enough.
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