Madam, I think you missed the point of this Netflix flick. Why this story? Why now? Let's parse this out. First: Sorkin reminds boomers of their roots, even if they're toned down so's not to alarm 'em. Maybe the 70 year olds will be less inclined to vote Republican if they remember they marched against a war. Second: appeal to the 18-29 year old voter with this historical set piece, showing them how to put apathy aside and stand up to tyranny. And why now? Hey, gal: we got an Imminent election pitting the orange evil Covid superspreader against..well, against a good and decent man. . This was a 90 minute commercial for the Democrats and I for one say hooray if it just garners a vote or ten. My favorite snippet? When Sorkin sent a wet kiss Bill Barr's way..the scene where Ramsey Clark turns to Judge Hoffman, informing him that the president is not the AG's client. I admit to not having met Abbie and company, but I remember the time well. We were afraid of our government because they were killing us. Has anything changed?
I agree with the political relevance, but he could have done both. Portrayed the participants as the larger than life characters they actually were, PLUS made a point. No need to tone them down IMHO. If you'd met Abby and Jerry you'd agree with me I bet.
Madam, I think you missed the point of this Netflix flick. Why this story? Why now? Let's parse this out. First: Sorkin reminds boomers of their roots, even if they're toned down so's not to alarm 'em. Maybe the 70 year olds will be less inclined to vote Republican if they remember they marched against a war. Second: appeal to the 18-29 year old voter with this historical set piece, showing them how to put apathy aside and stand up to tyranny. And why now? Hey, gal: we got an Imminent election pitting the orange evil Covid superspreader against..well, against a good and decent man. . This was a 90 minute commercial for the Democrats and I for one say hooray if it just garners a vote or ten. My favorite snippet? When Sorkin sent a wet kiss Bill Barr's way..the scene where Ramsey Clark turns to Judge Hoffman, informing him that the president is not the AG's client. I admit to not having met Abbie and company, but I remember the time well. We were afraid of our government because they were killing us. Has anything changed?
I agree with the political relevance, but he could have done both. Portrayed the participants as the larger than life characters they actually were, PLUS made a point. No need to tone them down IMHO. If you'd met Abby and Jerry you'd agree with me I bet.