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Sony Gives “The Interview” Christmas Release at Independent Theaters

HeadlineDec 24, 2014

The movie studio Sony will be releasing the controversial comedy “The Interview” after all. The film’s release was canceled last week following threats against theaters and a hack of Sony’s corporate data. The Obama administration blamed North Korea for targeting Sony in response to the film’s plot, which revolves around a CIA effort to kill North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Many experts have questioned the evidence of North Korean responsibility, and the United States rejected North Korea’s demand for a joint probe. On Tuesday, Sony said “The Interview” will be screened on Christmas Day at independent theaters around the country after major chains bowed out. These include the State Theater, owned by documentary filmmaker Michael Moore in Traverse City, Michigan.

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