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Letter to Mr. Michael Lynton, CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment - Screening The Interview in the US Capitol

Letter

Date: Dec. 22, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Arts, Entertainment, and History

Dear Mr. Lynton

I am extending an offer to screen The Interview in the U.S. Capitol facilities.

As Chairman of the Entertainment Industries Caucus, I believe we should stand in solidarity with Sony Pictures and the American film industry. Threats from a dictator in North Korea should not stop Americans from seeing any movie. We have a responsibility to stand up against these attempts at intimidation.

This is also about educating Members of Congress. Everyone is talking about The Interview. I think it's important for Congress to know, and see, what we are talking about.

Screening The Interview will demonstrate the U.S. Congress's support of the freedom of speech. This is about our right to live without fear, and knowing that our values will not be compromised by the idle threats of a despotic regime. Good or bad, Americans should not be deprived of the opportunity to see this movie.

It is now the responsibility of the U.S. government to allocate the necessary resources to ensure moviegoers' safety. We must help Sony Pictures, movie theater owners, and moviegoers regain the confidence to go see The Interview.

If you have any questions please contact Lauren Wolman at lauren.wolman@mail.house.gov or (202) 225-5911.

Sincerely,

Brad Sherman
Member of Congress


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