Episode 578 • • 1:09:36 - 1:13:26
578: Blast Wave Accelerator
The Butler, Civil Rights History, Weinstein Company
The film The Butler, produced by the Weinstein Company, provides a historical perspective on the Civil Rights Movement leading up to the 2008 election. While praised for its performances, the movie is criticized for revisionist history regarding John F. Kennedy's assassination and its depiction of racial tensions. The film features a large ensemble cast including Lenny Kravitz and Mariah Carey.