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Joe Wright Directs Ad Starring Keira Knightley Highlighting Domestic Violence
FlicksNews.net —
Actress Keira Knightley is seen suffering a brutal assault in a new advertisement highlighting the issue of domestic violence. The two minute TV and cinema ad, for the charity Women's Aid, shows the star being beaten by her partner after she returns home from a film set. It is directed by Joe Wright, who worked with Knightley on Atonement. ...
Keira Knightley in a Shocking Abuse of Power
Row Three —
A s part of a women’s abuse ad campaign, the lovely Keira Knightley portrays a screen actress who lives with a life of physical abuse from a significant other in a video ad released today. It’s a rather effective ad directed by Atonement and Pride and Prejudice director, Joe Wright . Knightley appears to break the fourth wall claiming that she “didn’t agree to this”, only to find that the violence about to commence is real. The video is quite effective and was made to help with the charity for Women’s Aid and raise awareness on domestic abuse. .
Watch This: Keira Knightley in Domestic Abuse PSA
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We're used to seeing women in peril on the big screen every day; Mary Sues, damsels in distress, call it what you want -- but the sad truth is that for most women, being victimized isn't just limited to the box office. The recent events surrounding Rhianna and Chris Brown have brought the issue of domestic abuse into the spotlight once again, and the disturbing fact remains that most young girls still have some very strange ideas about what constitutes abuse. So while most celebrities don't like to be role models (because they need role models themselves), it's nice to see someone in 'Young Hollywoood' take a stand. Keira Knightley is now ...
Keira Knightley and Joe Wright's PSA
The Moviezzz Blog —
Keira Knightley and here PRIDE AND PREJUDICE / ATONEMENT director Joe Wright have teamed up for a new Public Service Announcement about domestic violence. Here it is. Very tough stuff. You have been warned. The spot will be shown in theatres in the UK. ...
Keira Knightley in Domestic Violence PSA
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A lot of people hate when celebrities use their popularity to promote an agenda. Bill O'Reilly
refuses to watch Sean Penn movies because of his public politics. But very often, and I'm sure in Penn's mind, too,
celebrities feel the pull to contribute to society in a more tangible way. ...
Keira Knightley's Controversial PSA
For Cinephiles by a Cinefille —
Have you seen Keira Knightly's controversial anti-domestic violence PSA? Here it is, if you haven't. Just a warning, it is pretty shocking. I've watched this a few times now and I cringe every time Knightley says, "Sorry we didn't agree to that. It wasn't in the script." It is not surprising that the advertisement has generated some controversy. Embedded video from CNN Video It is very timely that this PSA would be released now, especially. since following the Chris Brown-Rihanna incident. Domestic violence has quickly become a much-talked about topic. Do you think it ...
Surreal
Hollywood Elsewhere —
Surreal Three days ago the Independent 's Rachel Shields ran a story about an anti-domestic violence TV spot with Keira Knightley , called The Cut , being banned from TV by Clearcast , an ad-approval org, unless footage is trimmed. The ad began appearing in British cinemas about three weeks ago. It's a riveting spot in the way it makes you feel the horror of physical assault. It's especially noteworthy for a moment just after Knightley has been slapped by her brute boyfriend in which she breaks character and complains to the off-screen director that the slap "isn't in the script," or words to that effect. "Charities working to combat ...
