'I never quite got that noise': Barry Levinson defends Robert De Niro’s controversial role in ‘Sleepers’
Director Barry Levinson is defending Robert De Niro's role in the 1996 film 'Sleepers,' which faced controversy for a priest's false testimony. Levinson argues the focus on this detail missed the film's broader narrative about the consequences of abuse. He expressed bewilderment at the "noise" surrounding the film's release, stating the plot was a story, not a documentary requiring authentication.
Director Barry Levinson is defending Robert De Niro's role in the 1996 film 'Sleepers,' which faced controversy for a priest's false testimony. Levinson argues the focus on this detail missed the film's broader narrative about the consequences of abuse. He expressed bewilderment at the "noise" surrounding the film's release, stating the plot was a story, not a documentary requiring authentication.
