The Hurricane

lvlarc · Post by **lvlarc** » 14 May 2005, 17:58

Anyone seen this film?

I watched it a year back and thought it was a cracking film, based on Ruben "Hurricane" Carters life.

If you havn't watched it then watch it!

It's on tonight ITV 11:00, so in 1 minute :)

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 14 May 2005, 18:00

I don't like the film to be honest, too Hollywood for my taste.

E · Post by E » 14 May 2005, 22:50

The film really fucked with the facts - EG trying to make out Carter was robbed as part of a racist conspiracy against Joey Giardello...

He lost a fair decision - Giardello's family sued successfully for damages.

Also the scene at the beginning where there is this white paedophile who tries to molest some kids and carter throws a rock at him or something... never happened...

Wales · Post by **Wales** » 16 May 2005, 08:01

Good movie but its basically a load of bollocks, never let the truth get in the way of a good story though.

http://www.graphicwitness.com/carter/

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 16 May 2005, 08:03

Read the book and you'll see how utterly shit the film is, depsite the performance from Washington.

black panther · Post by **black panther** » 16 May 2005, 09:39

the book makes a good read but which book u talkin bout - his autobiography(the 16th round) or Rubin Carter - fighter

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 16 May 2005, 10:01

Rubin Carter "Fighter" is the book I'm talking about. IMO you can't put Carter's life into a 2 hour film. Just not possible.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 16 May 2005, 11:36

Kilburn wrote:Rubin Carter "Fighter" is the book I'm talking about. IMO you can't put Carter's life into a 2 hour film. Just not possible.

Is that the one by James S Hirsch?

I picked up a copy about a year ago but have not read it as yet.