DeLay film to premiere in Houston tonight (redistricting & legal problems)

[Robbien]

DeLay is the focus of a new documentary, set to premiere tonight in Houston, that looks at his role in Texas' 2003 congressional redistricting and the investigation by Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle, who has charged him with money laundering for his role in raising money for state Republican races. DeLay's legal troubles, including his ties to convicted former lobbyist Jack Abramoff, prompted his resignation, set for June 9.

While the film, "The Big Buy: How Tom DeLay Stole Congress," features interviews with Democratic and Republican lawmakers from Texas, as well as such liberal stalwarts as Molly Ivins and Jim Hightower, DeLay didn't talk with the filmmakers.

"There is nothing fair or balanced about it and the only reason they wanted his involvement is to cover their political hide," said Shannon Flaherty, DeLay's spokeswoman.

Filmmakers Mark Birnbaum and Jim Schermbeck said their documentary, shot over three years, is not an "attack film." They said DeLay, R-Sugar Land, who refused their interview requests, is represented by video footage from network interviews and news conferences.

"We give lots of screen time to Congressman DeLay giving his passionate defense of what he did and why Ronnie Earle is terribly wrong," Schermbeck said.

Birnbaum said he and Schermbeck, both based in Texas, set out to tell a balanced story that isn't about Republicans or Democrats but about the abuse of power.

But DeLay's lawyer Dick DeGuerin disagreed.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/3875082.html

[AnneD]

1. Darn...

everything but the places it will play.

[eFriendly]

2. Here's a link. . .

Screening dates for The Big Buy: How Tom DeLay Stole Congress

http://tomdelaymovie.com/screenings.php

[AnneD]

4. Thanks...

I figured it would be at River Oaks, Greenway, of Angelika. They are a good venue for these Indy films.

[DeepModem Mom]

3. k&r