Theron denies pro-US bias in film

Theron denies pro-US bias in film

Actress Charlize Theron has denied a documentary made by her production
company shows a pro-American bias in the problems facing Cuba.

East of Havana tells of three young rappers whose love of hip-hop faces
censorship by the Communist government.

It has faced criticism for taking a rose-tinted view of the Caribbean
island and for ignoring the effects of a trade embargo by the US.

But Theron insisted it was "ridiculous" to claim it was a political
statement.

"I think in the film we really address the America-Cuba relationship.

"If there is any political comment it was through [the characters']
voices - it's their story not our story," the South African-born
Oscar-winner said.

"In no way are we saying America isn't at fault here."

She added: "Do you actually think in America this is seen as a
pro-American film?

"If we really made a film about the embargo it wouldn't make sense. It's
ridiculous."

The movie was written and directed by Jauretsi Saizarbitoria and Emilia
Menocal, with whom Theron attended its UK premiere at the Edinburgh
International Film Festival.
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Published: 2006/08/19 15:41:23 GMT