WASHINGTON -- HBO fired back at Diebold Election Systems on Thursday, defending its documentary Hacking Democracy from accusations of shoddy filmmaking.
In a letter to Diebold president David Byrd, HBO contends that accusations of factual errors and unfairness are unwarranted (HR 11/1).
"You assert in your letter that the documentary contains 'significant factual errors'; however, based on several of the purported examples you have cited, you do not appear to have viewed the film which will premiere on HBO on Nov. 2," HBO attorney Peter Rienecker wrote in a letter dated Wednesday. "HBO stands by the accuracy and fairness of the documentary. Of course, if after viewing the film on the HBO service (Thursday night) you continue to have concerns, we would be happy to discuss them with you at that time."
In particular, HBO writes that the film doesn't make any assertions that problems with Diebold machines caused widespread errors in the 2000 election. Diebold entered the electronic-voting business in 2002, and the company claimed that the film made it appear that the company was in the electronic-voting machine business before them.
HBO and the Hacking Democracy filmmakers also contend that they tried repeatedly to contact Diebold to get interviews about issues raised in the film.
In a letter to Diebold president David Byrd, HBO contends that accusations of factual errors and unfairness are unwarranted (HR 11/1).
"You assert in your letter that the documentary contains 'significant factual errors'; however, based on several of the purported examples you have cited, you do not appear to have viewed the film which will premiere on HBO on Nov. 2," HBO attorney Peter Rienecker wrote in a letter dated Wednesday. "HBO stands by the accuracy and fairness of the documentary. Of course, if after viewing the film on the HBO service (Thursday night) you continue to have concerns, we would be happy to discuss them with you at that time."
In particular, HBO writes that the film doesn't make any assertions that problems with Diebold machines caused widespread errors in the 2000 election. Diebold entered the electronic-voting business in 2002, and the company claimed that the film made it appear that the company was in the electronic-voting machine business before them.
HBO and the Hacking Democracy filmmakers also contend that they tried repeatedly to contact Diebold to get interviews about issues raised in the film.
- 11/3/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
WASHINGTON -- HBO fired back at Diebold Election Systems on Thursday, defending its documentary Hacking Democracy from accusations of shoddy filmmaking.
In a letter to Diebold president David Byrd, HBO contends that accusations of factual errors and unfairness are unwarranted (HR 11/1).
"You assert in your letter that the documentary contains 'significant factual errors'; however, based on several of the purported examples you have cited, you do not appear to have viewed the film which will premiere on HBO on Nov. 2," HBO attorney Peter Rienecker wrote in a letter dated Wednesday. "HBO stands by the accuracy and fairness of the documentary. Of course, if after viewing the film on the HBO service (Thursday night) you continue to have concerns, we would be happy to discuss them with you at that time."
In particular, HBO writes that the film doesn't make any assertions that problems with Diebold machines caused widespread errors in the 2000 election. Diebold entered the electronic-voting business in 2002, and the company claimed that the film made it appear that the company was in the electronic-voting machine business before them.
HBO and the Hacking Democracy filmmakers also contend that they tried repeatedly to contact Diebold to get interviews about issues raised in the film.
In a letter to Diebold president David Byrd, HBO contends that accusations of factual errors and unfairness are unwarranted (HR 11/1).
"You assert in your letter that the documentary contains 'significant factual errors'; however, based on several of the purported examples you have cited, you do not appear to have viewed the film which will premiere on HBO on Nov. 2," HBO attorney Peter Rienecker wrote in a letter dated Wednesday. "HBO stands by the accuracy and fairness of the documentary. Of course, if after viewing the film on the HBO service (Thursday night) you continue to have concerns, we would be happy to discuss them with you at that time."
In particular, HBO writes that the film doesn't make any assertions that problems with Diebold machines caused widespread errors in the 2000 election. Diebold entered the electronic-voting business in 2002, and the company claimed that the film made it appear that the company was in the electronic-voting machine business before them.
HBO and the Hacking Democracy filmmakers also contend that they tried repeatedly to contact Diebold to get interviews about issues raised in the film.
- 11/3/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
WASHINGTON -- HBO rejected a call by Diebold Election Systems to pull the documentary Hacking Democracy from its schedule or air company disclaimers questioning the accuracy of film.
In a letter to HBO chairman and CEO Chris Albrecht, Diebold seeks to have 30-second disclaimers before, after and during the docu that is critical of the computerized election systems that are used in most precincts nationwide. The film is scheduled to air Thursday.
HBO spokesman Jeff Cusson said the company "stands by our film and has no intention of withdrawing the film from its schedule."
Diebold contends that previews of the docu contains serious "material errors" that make the film inaccurate.
"The material errors and material misrepresentations are so egregious that HBO should pull the documentary," Diebold president David Byrd wrote. "Failing that, a pre-aring rebuttal and disclaimer are not only appropriate but also in the best interests of HBO and its subscribers."...
In a letter to HBO chairman and CEO Chris Albrecht, Diebold seeks to have 30-second disclaimers before, after and during the docu that is critical of the computerized election systems that are used in most precincts nationwide. The film is scheduled to air Thursday.
HBO spokesman Jeff Cusson said the company "stands by our film and has no intention of withdrawing the film from its schedule."
Diebold contends that previews of the docu contains serious "material errors" that make the film inaccurate.
"The material errors and material misrepresentations are so egregious that HBO should pull the documentary," Diebold president David Byrd wrote. "Failing that, a pre-aring rebuttal and disclaimer are not only appropriate but also in the best interests of HBO and its subscribers."...
- 11/1/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
WASHINGTON -- HBO rejected a call by Diebold Election Systems to pull the documentary Hacking Democracy from its schedule or air company disclaimers questioning the accuracy of film.
In a letter to HBO chairman and CEO Chris Albrecht, Diebold seeks to have 30-second disclaimers before, after and during the docu that is critical of the computerized election systems that are used in most precincts nationwide. The film is scheduled to air Thursday.
HBO spokesman Jeff Cusson said the company "stands by our film and has no intention of withdrawing the film from its schedule."
Diebold contends that previews of the docu contains serious "material errors" that make the film inaccurate.
"The material errors and material misrepresentations are so egregious that HBO should pull the documentary," Diebold president David Byrd wrote. "Failing that, a pre-aring rebuttal and disclaimer are not only appropriate but also in the best interests of HBO and its subscribers."...
In a letter to HBO chairman and CEO Chris Albrecht, Diebold seeks to have 30-second disclaimers before, after and during the docu that is critical of the computerized election systems that are used in most precincts nationwide. The film is scheduled to air Thursday.
HBO spokesman Jeff Cusson said the company "stands by our film and has no intention of withdrawing the film from its schedule."
Diebold contends that previews of the docu contains serious "material errors" that make the film inaccurate.
"The material errors and material misrepresentations are so egregious that HBO should pull the documentary," Diebold president David Byrd wrote. "Failing that, a pre-aring rebuttal and disclaimer are not only appropriate but also in the best interests of HBO and its subscribers."...
- 11/1/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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