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Movie Theater Chains Split on Whether to Show Moore's Film

Illinois Times | July 22, 2004

Two movie chains based in Springfield, Ill., and owned by members of the same family made conflicting decisions about exhibiting Fahrenheit 9/11. GKC Theatres banned the film in 28 of its 29 theatres, but Kerasotes Theatres showed it.

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Tags: Iraq, Michael Moore, President George W. Bush, Conservative, Michigan, troops, Fahrenheit 9/11, Des Moines, Beth Kerasotes, boycott, George Kerasotes, Gus Kerasotes, Iowa-based Fridley Theatres, Traverse City

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