G> I dont understand the mindset either. Perhaps its a reaction to the
G> tendency of today's media to sensationalize everything. You know, the
G> typical story of a child that gets abducted, was last seen playing in
G> the playground with other kids. And the media focuses attention on why
G> no one stopped the stranger with a camera that was seen lurking around
G> earlier. This on-air mock trial and conviction sticks in people's minds
G> and the presumption of innocence is gone the next time someone with a
G> camera is seen anywhere near a playground/school.
Another great movie suggestion on this theme is M - A Town Is
Looking For a Murderer by Fritz Lang in 1931, author of Metropolis.
It's a great movie, btw.
No wonder Hitler was quite angry at the movie.
Along with Lost Honour of Katharina Blum (by Trotta and Schlöndorf,
1975), which was filmed and based on real story during the german
Witch-Hunt for RAF terrorists during the 60-70s, both depict quite
disturbingly what happens in such situations.
Good light!
fra
