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The Truth, Scrambled

This is an amazing video.  Someone took scenes from "The Shining" and converted it into a trailer for a romantic comedy of the same name.  This is amusing, of course, but there is a deeper meaning.  One can take a few scenes or words out of context to create a totally alternate reality.  Maybe in jurisdictions where visual aids are allowed, you could present this video to the jury.  "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, this film maker turned a horror film into a something harmless if not charming.  That's exactly what [the other side] is attempting to do here.  But we know this film distorts reality.  And we know [the other side's story] is equally distorted."

Full post as published by Crime & Federalism on June 18, 2008 (boomark / email).