Boycott the Movie "300"

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Your new movie called 300 opening on March 9th in theatres all over the United States and based on a graphic novel by Frank Miller portrays the battle of Thermopylae in which King Leonidas and 300 Spartans fight against Xerxes and his Persian army. Upon seeing the previews of this movie, it immediately becomes apparent that apart from the actual names used in it, the entire depiction of this battle is based upon fantasy. Nowhere among the historical data that remains of the time of Xerxes and ancient Persian empires, do we come across any reference that shows those kings and soldiers as monsters with body-piercing, armors, facial features and demonic behavior that seem to have sprung out from the dungeons of hell. The inaccurate and derogatory depiction of ancient Persians that according to all historical data conducted warfare with mastery and dignity, and looked nothing like science-fictional monsters, is a depiction of how movie studios and authors sacrifice historical accuracy for would-be profits.

The author Frank Miller and Warner Brothers Studios should understand that distorting historical data is unethical, and so is feeding ignorance to viewers and readers. Fantasy-like characters should not have names that are based on actual historical figures. Xerxes was one of the many revered and respected rulers of an ancient civilization the vestiges of which last to this day and are acknowledged by historians of all nations. He did not look like a creature out of a frightening bedtime story. Neither did his soldiers.

By all means depict important historical events, but take the trouble to visit a library and to do some research before you do so.

We, The Undersigned, consider the movie 300 an outrage and boycott it.

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  • Arash N
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    • Please first read history, and research , than start making Movie!
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  • Parviz (Perry) L
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    • If indeed the producers of this movie are Jewish,then I suggest they refere not to the secular books of history but rather to their own Holy Book, The Old Testament. In there, the entire book of Ezra is about Cyrus king of Persia, who as was prophesyed in the book of Isaiah 44:28 in 688 B.C. would come along and build the second Jewish Temple in 539 B.C. and this happened and Cyrus brought the Jews back to Jerusalem and biult the Temple which was destroyed in 70 A.D. The first Temple was built by king Solomon aroung 950B.C. So Persia and Cyrus were so instrumental in the Jewish history. Then, there is the book of Esther, in which there is a wonderful history of king Xerxes who ruled over 127 provinces stretching from India to Cush. What a magnanemous history of culture and a great king. The old Testament says xerxes 'delivered the Jews'! In the last chapter of Esther, the writer writes " Mordecai the Jew was second in rank to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews. such was the Iranian Culure.
  • Pasha K
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    • I do not appreciate major distortions of any history.
  • schahin
  • Saeed
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    • they are just trying too hard....thats funny to me
  • Fati
  • Mohammadreza
  • Susan P
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    • why would Hollywood make such movie now- think about it. Holywood is used by spin doctors to promote public opinion.
  • Sohair A
  • Amir
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    • it is shameful
  • Sheila G
  • Zora A
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    • We are Boycotting "300" for portraying a false image of Persians.
  • Michael S
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    • Purly out of historical content.
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  • Babak Ahmadi M
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    • pfffffffff
  • Nasrin A
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  • Kaveh A
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    • I believe a class action suit is called for by the Iranian-American community
  • azita
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    • you could destroy iran as a country but you could not destroy history of iran
  • Peyman
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  • Shayan
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    • I knew the first time I saw the trailer that this was going to be a racist hate mongering film with absolutely no historical relevance. It's the kind of movie that's meant to ratchet up feelings of hatred and fear of the Iranians, so Israel and the US will have the public support to go to war with Iran. It's ok though, bring it on!
  • Amanda L
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  • Marc k
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    • It is horrible to find out how Hollywood changes the histroy and cultures for profit. Shame on you.
  • Parviz L
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  • PETE N
  • Afshin N
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    • Shame on you Warner Brothers Studios!
  • ehsan
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    • Shame on WB with this movie
  • stacykim
  • masood
  • M. A. M
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    • History in mankind's heritage. Please be fair.
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  • Hamed
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    • This film shows unreal face of persian army on purpose.
  • Allen S