CNN Evening News for Sunday, Feb 22, 2004
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(Studio: Renay San Miguel) Report introduced.
(Los Angeles: Charles Feldman) The role of the evangelical Christian community in the marketing of Mel Gibson’s film “The Passion of the Christ” featured; excerpts shown from “Jesus” and “The Passion.” [Public relations consultant Josh BARAN†- says this is a major campaign to get more souls for Christ.] [Magnolia Avenue Baptist Church MINISTER – says we’re encouraging members to bring people who are doubters.]
(Studio: Renay San Miguel) Live interview held with Focus on the Family founder James Dobson on the film’s evangelical support. [In Colorado Springs, Colorado, DOBSON – says it’s time Hollywood discovered this demographic; states this is a very effective film; says he has no agreement with Gibson to promote the film; criticizes “New York Times" writer Frank Rich; comments on claims of anti-Semitism in the film.] [Anti-Defamation League Rabbi Gary BRETTON-GRANATOOR†- states that Dobson should tell people to make this a passion of love.]
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