Dennis Quaid, known for his role in the movie 'Reagan,' dismisses being 'canceled' and claims Facebook censored the film.
The elderly individual laments that society has "neglected the art of political discourse."
Despite the opinions of others about his portrayal of Ronald Reagan in the biopic "Reagan," Dennis Quaid remains unconcerned.
"Quaid described the new film as a biopic, a love story, and a reflection of America's past. He explained that people often twist the narrative due to their agendas, but he remains unphased by attempts to cancel him."
He also knows how people feel about the 40th president.
Reagan, who was president at the time, was labeled a warmonger by some. However, he was the one who ended the Cold War and established peace with the Soviets. It was a cold warrior like him who was needed to achieve this. Additionally, he was criticized as a third-rate actor.
In his view, Reagan was seen as a father figure during his presidency, and like all families, people either admired or rebelled against him. This sentiment still holds true today, with many people connecting politics to Reagan and making it a political movie. However, the speaker emphasizes that this is not a political movie.
The controversy surrounding the film's politics intensified during its Facebook marketing.
"They tried to cancel me a couple of times, but so what?" — Dennis Quaid
"Before Facebook censored materials related to it, they did it without seeing it," the "Parent Trap" star said. "So, we'll offer them a private screening if they want."
This month, Quaid and the film's marketing team asserted that Facebook wouldn't permit them to advertise the movie through a paid post featuring Quaid's image, and Facebook suspended the movie's official account multiple times due to clips of Quaid discussing the film in media appearances.
Facebook informed the marketers that their post contained sensitive information that could affect public opinion, voting decisions, and election or legislative outcomes.
In a recent interview with Trace Gallagher of Planet Chronicle, Quaid stated that the system seems to be "automated."
"Several times, we were suspended two days in a row, Quaid stated. Reagan hasn't been on the ballot in 40 years, and he's not eligible to run because he served two terms, Quaid added."
DENNIS QUAID, the star of the movie 'REAGAN,' discusses his lack of concern about being "canceled" for portraying the former US president.
A Meta spokesperson previously informed Planet Chronicle Digital that there were no restrictions on the page that prevented the admins from posting, but a few ads from the account were incorrectly rejected due to a mistake by the automated systems. The automated systems mistakenly believed that content about President Reagan needed prior authorization in accordance with Meta's policies for ads about social issues, elections, or politics. However, this was a mistake, and the restriction on the ads has been lifted.
Penelope Ann Miller, who portrays Nancy Reagan in "Reagan," was taken aback by the apparent limitations on the commercials.
"The person who served as our president for eight years, 40 years ago, is not relevant to politics or this election, according to her. She added that it coincidentally happens to be an election year, but that was not intentional."
Quaid's remarks that the film is not a political statement were also expressed by Miller.
"The one thing I would say was, Facebook before they did censor materials relating to it, is that they did it without even seeing it." — Dennis Quaid
""It's a biopic about iconic people's lives, including the journey of this man to become president. It's also a love story," she said. "I think it's funny and moving, with a focus on real people and their relationships. We're constantly bombarded with special effects and horror, so it's refreshing to watch a character-driven movie about real people," she added."
Portraying two of the most renowned figures from the past century was a challenging task for Quaid and Miller.
"The task was daunting, yet I was excited and nervous. It was evident that she was Nancy Reagan, a renowned figure, and many recognized her," Miller stated.
To accurately portray Nancy in "Carlito’s Way," the actress conducted extensive research.
Dennis Quaid and Penelope Ann Miller discuss their approach to portraying the iconic first couple in the film 'Reagan.'
"You cannot judge someone while playing them, so whatever others think of them, you must embody them. I wanted to honor her legacy and do her justice, and I felt I owed it to her. She was real, flawed, and not perfect, just a human being."
Quaid was hesitant to impersonate his favorite president but felt nervous about portraying such a well-known figure.
He confessed that he was hesitant to reveal the truth because it required careful consideration. He pondered how to approach the situation since he wanted to portray a genuine experience from the perspective of real people.
"Although the Reagan ranch is not accessible to the public, I visited it and saw their clothes still there, just as they left them. They had a king-sized bed, but it was two single beds tied together, and you could really feel them. I discovered that Reagan was not a wealthy man, and I could sense his humility and humility in that place. That was my way in."
'Dennis Quaid' discusses the importance of 'broken down' political dialogue and the need for Americans to 'work together' in the 'Reagan' film.
Quaid stated that "Reagan" serves as a "reminder" of the country's greatness and potential for the new and old audiences, and he hopes for a way to de-escalate political discussions.
The last four years have been well-known to everyone, and the dialog is fragmented, causing people to be hesitant to speak up. Despite the differences between Republicans and Democrats, they will eventually find a solution because they need each other. By working together, they can prevent themselves from going too far in either direction.
"As Americans, we share common goals, but we approach them differently and have lost the ability to communicate effectively. In our film, we depict a time when liberal and conservative Democrats coexisted, and the lines between the two were not as clear-cut as they are today. We must return to this mindset and remember that even if we disagree on 30% of the issues we discuss, it does not make someone a 30% enemy or 70% friend."
"Reagan" is in theaters Aug. 30.
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