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Title: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Dos Equis on August 22, 2012, 03:46:22 PM
I usually don't watch these kinds of movies, but I might actually check this on out. 

Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
8/21/2012 by Pamela McClintock

Already the No. 2-grossing non-nature documentary of the year, "2016: Obama's America" expands nationwide this weekend.

An anti-Barack Obama documentary based on conservative author Dinesh D’Souza’s book The Roots of Obama’s Rage will expand nationwide this weekend after doing notable business in select markets across the country -- including in liberal-minded New York City.

Overall 2016: Obama's America grossed an impressive $1.2 million last weekend as it upped its theater count from 61 to 169 for a total gross of $2 million, the second-best showing of the year for a documentary after Bully ($3.2 million). That doesn't include nature documentaries Chimpanzee ($29 million) and To the Arctic ($7.6 million).

It's already the No. 12 political documentary of all time -- a market that Michael Moore has cornered -- as well as the No. 2 conservative documentary after Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed ($7.7 million).

On Friday, Obama's America, co-directed by D'Souza and John Sullivan, will be playing in 1,075 theaters in an aggressive expansion that comes on the eve of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., which gets underway Aug. 27.

Obama's America, distributed by Rocky Mountain Pictures, first began rolling out in mid-July and has been adding theaters slowly. On Aug. 10, it opened in a number of markets, including New York and Los Angeles (including the conservative Simi Valley).

Some in Hollywood were stumped by the amount of business the documentary did at the Regal Union Square Stadium 14 in Lower Manhattan, situated in a liberal neighborhood where films from the likes of Moore have done huge business.

Obama's America was the No. 3 film of the weekend behind The Dark Knight Rises and Total Recall at Union Square, prompting at least one film executive to joke that people must have thought it was a pro-Obama documentary (New York is the No. 1 city when it comes to the amount of giving to the Obama campaign).

Moreover, Union Square turned in the second-best gross of any theater in the country after a multiplex in Simi Valley.

Last weekend, Obama's America fell only 40 percent at the Union Square theater.

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Obama's America intends to show how the country's future will look if President Obama is elected to a second term in the White House and includes an interview with the president's half brother, George Obama.

"I think the reason why the film is doing so well is threefold: We've expanded into good markets, we've been advertising nationally for two weeks on talk radio and television news channels including Fox News Channel, A&E, History and MSNBC," Sullivan told The Hollywood Reporter.

Obama's America also is doing big business in cities including Sacramento, Dallas, San Antonio, Las Vegas, Honolulu, Greenville, N.C., and Tampa, Fla.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-anti-obama-documentary-president-election-364479
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on August 22, 2012, 04:01:00 PM
I usually don't watch these kinds of movies, but I might actually check this on out. 

Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
8/21/2012 by Pamela McClintock

Already the No. 2-grossing non-nature documentary of the year, "2016: Obama's America" expands nationwide this weekend.

An anti-Barack Obama documentary based on conservative author Dinesh D’Souza’s book The Roots of Obama’s Rage will expand nationwide this weekend after doing notable business in select markets across the country -- including in liberal-minded New York City.

Overall 2016: Obama's America grossed an impressive $1.2 million last weekend as it upped its theater count from 61 to 169 for a total gross of $2 million, the second-best showing of the year for a documentary after Bully ($3.2 million). That doesn't include nature documentaries Chimpanzee ($29 million) and To the Arctic ($7.6 million).

It's already the No. 12 political documentary of all time -- a market that Michael Moore has cornered -- as well as the No. 2 conservative documentary after Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed ($7.7 million).

On Friday, Obama's America, co-directed by D'Souza and John Sullivan, will be playing in 1,075 theaters in an aggressive expansion that comes on the eve of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., which gets underway Aug. 27.

Obama's America, distributed by Rocky Mountain Pictures, first began rolling out in mid-July and has been adding theaters slowly. On Aug. 10, it opened in a number of markets, including New York and Los Angeles (including the conservative Simi Valley).

Some in Hollywood were stumped by the amount of business the documentary did at the Regal Union Square Stadium 14 in Lower Manhattan, situated in a liberal neighborhood where films from the likes of Moore have done huge business.

Obama's America was the No. 3 film of the weekend behind The Dark Knight Rises and Total Recall at Union Square, prompting at least one film executive to joke that people must have thought it was a pro-Obama documentary (New York is the No. 1 city when it comes to the amount of giving to the Obama campaign).

Moreover, Union Square turned in the second-best gross of any theater in the country after a multiplex in Simi Valley.

Last weekend, Obama's America fell only 40 percent at the Union Square theater.

ANALYSIS: Hollywood Had a Hand in Obama's Evolution on Marriage Equality

Obama's America intends to show how the country's future will look if President Obama is elected to a second term in the White House and includes an interview with the president's half brother, George Obama.

"I think the reason why the film is doing so well is threefold: We've expanded into good markets, we've been advertising nationally for two weeks on talk radio and television news channels including Fox News Channel, A&E, History and MSNBC," Sullivan told The Hollywood Reporter.

Obama's America also is doing big business in cities including Sacramento, Dallas, San Antonio, Las Vegas, Honolulu, Greenville, N.C., and Tampa, Fla.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-anti-obama-documentary-president-election-364479



That movie has been out for a few months and it hasn't even broke even....not only that, its been blacklisted by the top movie ticket sites......with it should be because people don't want to sit to watch a 2 hour GOP commercial
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Dos Equis on August 22, 2012, 04:34:34 PM


That movie has been out for a few months and it hasn't even broke even....not only that, its been blacklisted by the top movie ticket sites......with it should be because people don't want to sit to watch a 2 hour GOP commercial

 ???

The movie was released one month ago in one theater and made $31k.  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2247692/business

Since then, it has been expanding all over the country and made $1.2 million last weekend, per the article. 

It's blacklisted so much that on Friday it "will be playing in 1,075 theaters," per the article. 

I read a number of the moviegoer reviews.  It's not a hit piece.  It's a documentary that is apparently very well done. 

But don't let the facts get in the way . . . . 
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Soul Crusher on August 22, 2012, 04:42:00 PM
I'm going to try to go this weekend. 



FUBO you anti-american pofs!
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on August 22, 2012, 04:54:12 PM
???

The movie was released one month ago in one theater and made $31k.  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2247692/business

Since then, it has been expanding all over the country and made $1.2 million last weekend, per the article. 

It's blacklisted so much that on Friday it "will be playing in 1,075 theaters," per the article. 

I read a number of the moviegoer reviews.  It's not a hit piece.  It's a documentary that is apparently very well done. 

But don't let the facts get in the way . . . . 


Its not a documentary......documen taries visit both sides of the fence.   The movie is completely one sided as there are no comments or interviews with Obama supporters whatsoever.  It also takes advantage of George Obama who did it for extra money.
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Dos Equis on August 22, 2012, 04:56:02 PM

Its not a documentary......documen taries visit both sides of the fence.   The movie is completely one sided as there are no comments or interviews with Obama supporters whatsoever.  It also takes advantage of George Obama who did it for extra money.

And you know this because you watched it? 
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Kazan on August 22, 2012, 05:19:39 PM

Its not a documentary......documen taries visit both sides of the fence.   The movie is completely one sided as there are no comments or interviews with Obama supporters whatsoever.  It also takes advantage of George Obama who did it for extra money.

I bet you had a hard on for Farenheit 911 didn't you, that was supposedly a documentary
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Roger Bacon on August 22, 2012, 05:43:09 PM
I usually don't watch these kinds of movies,

You don't want documentaries?  That figures................. ..............
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Roger Bacon on August 22, 2012, 05:45:15 PM

Its not a documentary......documen taries visit both sides of the fence.   The movie is completely one sided as there are no comments or interviews with Obama supporters whatsoever.  It also takes advantage of George Obama who did it for extra money.

Kind of like Fahrenheit 911?  ::)
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on August 22, 2012, 07:05:17 PM
I bet you had a hard on for Farenheit 911 didn't you, that was supposedly a documentary


Actually I never watched Farenheit 911.  Most movie type ones are riddled with inconsistancies to put meat in the seats
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Soul Crusher on August 22, 2012, 07:10:45 PM

Actually I never watched Farenheit 911.  Most movie type ones are riddled with inconsistancies to put meat in the seats

DSouza helped out Obamas brother when he needed help.   Obama was shooting hoops for money w thugs.

case closed. 
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on August 22, 2012, 07:18:20 PM
DSouza helped out Obamas brother when he needed help.   Obama was shooting hoops for money w thugs.

case closed. 


Fuck George Obama....if Barack didn't help him out, there's prob a good reason
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: MCWAY on August 22, 2012, 07:29:27 PM

Fuck George Obama....if Barack didn't help him out, there's prob a good reason

And that good reason would be......

Imagine that! The guy who lectures other about being his brother's keeper doesn't practice what he preaches....color me shocked!!
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Soul Crusher on August 22, 2012, 07:42:29 PM

Fuck George Obama....if Barack didn't help him out, there's prob a good reason

OMFG!!!!   are you kidding? 

Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on August 23, 2012, 04:54:18 AM
OMFG!!!!   are you kidding? 




No, I'm not kidding and I honestly think its pretty low for the GOP to interfere with the family affairs of others. 
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Soul Crusher on August 23, 2012, 05:08:40 AM
 :D



So the kid should have suffered wo care? 



No, I'm not kidding and I honestly think its pretty low for the GOP to interfere with the family affairs of others. 
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: whork on August 23, 2012, 05:26:02 AM
Whats the problem?
Obama doesnt want to help his poor brother.

He is an asshole.

However its good republican policy to tell the poor unemployed leaches they should fuck off so why are you guys having a hard time with this ???
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Kazan on August 23, 2012, 05:35:13 AM
Whats the problem?
Obama doesnt want to help his poor brother.

He is an asshole.

However its good republican policy to tell the poor unemployed leaches they should fuck off so why are you guys having a hard time with this ???

You really don't understand the difference? Family vs the government.......
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: whork on August 23, 2012, 05:57:12 AM
You really don't understand the difference? Family vs the government.......

Of course.

But its his own fault he is unemployed and giving him money doesnt work he will just come back asking for more right?
Like i said republican policy. If you are broke and unemployed its your fault
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Kazan on August 23, 2012, 06:23:30 AM
Of course.

But its his own fault he is unemployed and giving him money doesnt work he will just come back asking for more right?
Like i said republican policy. If you are broke and unemployed its your fault

In America, for the most part yes. If you are able bodied you can get a job, may not be the best job but you can work. Most would rather live of the labor of others. Family is family, it's not Obama has nothing to give, he chose not to
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Soul Crusher on August 23, 2012, 06:26:18 AM
In America, for the most part yes. If you are able bodied you can get a job, may not be the best job but you can work. Most would rather live of the labor of others. Family is family, it's not Obama has nothing to give, he chose not to


Obama treats his own family like he does the nation - like shit. 

Aunt in public housing

Uncle drunk in a liquor store

Brother destitute in a hut 

Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: whork on August 23, 2012, 06:30:05 AM
OMG

Obama is a republican.

You were right all along he fooled us but not you 333...
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Soul Crusher on August 23, 2012, 06:32:00 AM
OMG

Obama is a republican.

You were right all along he fooled us but not you 333...

Repubs give more to charity than layabout grifting leftists.   
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: dario73 on August 23, 2012, 07:32:27 AM
Repubs give more to charity than layabout grifting leftists.   

Take it easy on the board retard, 3333.

You need to understand that he never allows facts to get in the way of his idiotic rambling.
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Kazan on August 23, 2012, 07:34:38 AM
Take it easy on the board retard, 3333.

You need to understand that he never allows facts to get in the way of his idiotic rambling.

He's just confused, conservatives give of their own free will their own money. He thinks its better for the lib's to be able to take other people's money and give it to whom they seem fit. All the while keeping their money safe and sound.
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: 24KT on August 23, 2012, 01:44:48 PM
I saw an interview where someone was asking Obama's brother if he is angry or resentful, or thinks Obama has not done enough to help him, and his response was "No, why should he help me? He has his own family to look after."

What I want to know is, if George Obama isn't angry that Barack isn't giving him money, ...why is 333? ???
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Soul Crusher on August 23, 2012, 01:54:29 PM
I saw an interview where someone was asking Obama's brother if he is angry or resentful, or thinks Obama has not done enough to help him, and his response was "No, why should he help me? He has his own family to look after."

What I want to know is, if George Obama isn't angry that Barack isn't giving him money, ...why is 333? ???

Maybe becaue he knows obama treats everyone like shit and is just like his marxist worthless father? 
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: 24KT on August 23, 2012, 02:04:08 PM
Maybe becaue he knows obama treats everyone like shit and is just like his marxist worthless father?  

I didn't ask why George is not angry, ...I asked why you are.

Did you not understand my question? ...Or is it that you are simply avoiding answering my question,
...and hoping no one would notice?   ;)

If George Obama isn't angry that Barack isn't giving him money, ...why are you 333? ???

Were you hoping to make an argument that Barack Obama was supporting his family in Kenya using US taxpayer money?
...since after all the POTUS is paid with public monies... is that it?
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: whork on August 24, 2012, 02:45:05 AM
I didn't ask why George is not angry, ...I asked why you are.

Did you not understand my question? ...Or is it that you are simply avoiding answering my question,
...and hoping no one would notice?   ;)

If George Obama isn't angry that Barack isn't giving him money, ...why are you 333? ???

Were you hoping to make an argument that Barack Obama was supporting his family in Kenya using US taxpayer money?
...since after all the POTUS is paid with public monies... is that it?

333... is the stereotype liberal always whining about the government because he cant accomplish shit himself. If Obama had sent him money he would be enraged that his tax money(his moms tax money) went to Kenya.
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: George Whorewell on August 24, 2012, 05:29:50 AM
I didn't ask why George is not angry, ...I asked why you are.

Did you not understand my question? ...Or is it that you are simply avoiding answering my question,
...and hoping no one would notice?   ;)

If George Obama isn't angry that Barack isn't giving him money, ...why are you 333? ???

Were you hoping to make an argument that Barack Obama was supporting his family in Kenya using US taxpayer money?
...since after all the POTUS is paid with public monies... is that it?

So if George Obama was angry, you would agree with the premise of the film and that Obama is a despicable human being?

 ::)

Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: dario73 on August 24, 2012, 08:45:56 AM
So if George Obama was angry, you would agree with the premise of the film and that Obama is a despicable human being?

 ::)



So, what's the answer, 24kt? Or is your post another hit and run comment by a liberal hack who is not able to formulate any logical argument?
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Soul Crusher on August 26, 2012, 07:00:42 AM
Great movie.    I posted it on my Facebook and already have a few Lib meltdowns going.   These delusional freaks know nothing about the man they worship. 
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Soul Crusher on August 26, 2012, 06:18:56 PM
Right-Wing Documentary '2016: Obama's America' Steals Box-Office Show
thewrap.com ^ | 8/26/12
Posted on August 26, 2012 8:50:58 PM EDT by Justaham

conservative documentary “2016: Obama’s America” stole the show from Sly Stallone’s bad-ass geezers and three opening films at the weekend box office, on its way to an estimated $6.2 million total for the three days.

The $5,940 per-screen average posted by "2016: Obama's America" was easily the best among films playing widely. "Expendables 2" stayed on top in its second week with $13.2 million averaging $3,950 from 3,355 theaters.

The documentary purports to tell what things will be like should the president be re-elected. Distributor Rocky Mountain Pictures expanded it into 1,091 theaters (from 169 last week) just in time to cash in on the buzz surrounding the Republican National Convention.

(Excerpt) Read more at thewrap.com ...
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Dos Equis on September 05, 2012, 12:43:37 PM


That movie has been out for a few months and it hasn't even broke even....not only that, its been blacklisted by the top movie ticket sites......with it should be because people don't want to sit to watch a 2 hour GOP commercial

Published September 05, 2012, 
'2016: Obama's America' circumvents liberal Hollywood to find success
Documentary probes roots of Obama’s political views.
By: DERRIK J. LANG, The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — It wasn’t backed by any Hollywood movie studio. Reviews were mostly negative. It premiered in Houston, not Los Angeles or New York. And yet despite the unconventional release of “2016: Obama’s America,” the movie is now among the most successful political documentaries of all time — and it doesn’t show signs of cooling down ahead of the presidential election.

Thanks to its box-office earnings, “2016” is now the most successful conservative documentary of all time. It’s also the sixth overall highest grossing political documentary behind four Michael Moore movies and former Vice President Al Gore’s environmental film “An Inconvenient Truth.” It all adds up to a remarkable triumph for an indie film that circumvented the liberal waters of Hollywood.

The film continued to do well last week during the slower weekday period, especially considering that it was up against the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.

Distributed by Salt Lake City-based Rocky Mountain Pictures, “2016” is directed by Dinesh D’Souza, a former staffer for President Ronald Reagan who is now president of King’s College in New York and author of several books, including “The Roots of Obama’s Rage,” the basis for “2016” that claims Obama’s beliefs are rooted in the anti-colonialism of his late father, a Kenyan academic who was largely absent from the president’s life.

The film premiered July 13 on one screen in Houston and slowly expanded over the past month. It is currently showing at the Luxury 5 Cinemas in Mitchell.

http://www.mitchellrepublic.com/event/article/id/69665/
Title: Re: Box Office Report: Anti-Obama Doc Drawing Big Crowds, Even in New York City
Post by: Dos Equis on September 05, 2012, 12:45:53 PM
Saw it.  It is sort of "anti-Obama," but it's factual.  Pretty disturbing to see the influences in Obama's life and how they really did shape his "anti-colonialism" views.  The media really allowed him to be a stealth candidate.