Flashback Five – A Look Back at the Movies of Controversial Director Roman Polanski
As you may know, director Roman Polanski was arrested this week in Switzerland as a result of his fleeing the United States 30 years ago after he plead guilty to unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl. Some members of Hollywood are up in arms. Their argument? Polanski is a brilliant filmmaker who doesn’t deserve to be persecuted for a crime committed long ago, and that his victim has forgiven him. Great artistic achievement itself shouldn’t excuse criminal behavior. But here’s a question: What has Polanski directed that inspires such adulation? Following is an overview of his finest moments on the big screen in the English language.
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