The airing of the anti-Islam video “Innocence of Muslims” launched a surge of outrage and protest across Muslim communities, and the effects of the provocation continue to ripple outward ten days later. The tragic deaths of Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans in Benghazi on September 11, allegedly in a military-style attack made by enraged protesters, propelled the video to the forefront of global discourse. At least twenty-four additional deaths related to violence caused by protest of the film have been reported since. In the wake of the controversy, the film's cast and crew have come forward to speak out about the film's suspect production and defend themselves against public backlash. Read More: Anti-Islam Indie Film Sparks Mob Protests That Lead to Deaths of Four Americans in Libya On Monday, Sept. 17, “Coraline” author Neil Gaiman posted a letter to his website written by Anna Gurji, an acquaintance of his and one of.
- 9/21/2012
- by Claire Easton
- Indiewire
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An actress who appeared in the "Innocence of Muslims," the video at the center of a wave of violent protests currently sweeping through the Middle East, claims she was duped into appearing in the anti-Muslim screed. In a letter posted to the website of author Neil Gaiman, Anna Gurji writes that she thought she was had landed a supporting role in a low-budget movie about tribes of ancient Egyptians fighting to acquire a fallen comet. The film was to be called "Desert Warrior" and no mention was made of Muhammad or...
- 9/17/2012
- by Brent Lang
- The Wrap
Anna Gurji is one of the actresses who starred in "Desert Warrior," a movie that was supposed to be about tribal battles prompted by the arrival of a comet on Earth. Unfortunately, "Desert Warrior" was given a heavy dose of dubbing and post-production editing. The film is now known by a new, infamous name: "Innocence of Muslims."
The anti-Islam movie, which now centers on a negative portrayal of Muhammad, has led to riots around much of the Arab world. After a series of bizarre twists involving false identities, the man behind the project has been identified as Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, a man with a criminal past that includes convictions on federal fraud and methamphetamine charges. Nakoula was taken in for questioning early Saturday morning, but was not under arrest.
In a letter posted on author Neil Gaiman's website, Gurji makes explicit that she was not privy to Nakoula's plans.
The anti-Islam movie, which now centers on a negative portrayal of Muhammad, has led to riots around much of the Arab world. After a series of bizarre twists involving false identities, the man behind the project has been identified as Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, a man with a criminal past that includes convictions on federal fraud and methamphetamine charges. Nakoula was taken in for questioning early Saturday morning, but was not under arrest.
In a letter posted on author Neil Gaiman's website, Gurji makes explicit that she was not privy to Nakoula's plans.
- 9/17/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
This is the man whose anti-Muslim movie -- "Innocence of Muslims" -- has triggered a wave of violence in parts of the Muslim world.Nakoula Basseley Nakoula -- who produced the low-budget movie -- is seen here with Anna Gurji, one of the actresses in the film. The photo was shot this year, during production.Nakoula, who lives in Cerritos, CA., got backing for the movie from hardcore anti-Islam organizations. The flick triggered violence in Egypt,...
- 9/17/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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