Oliver Stone and his film JFK were subjected to a scathing attack in the mainstream press. Stone, his direction of the film, his sources, and the conspiracy theory advanced by JFK were all subjected to harsh criticism. Nevertheless, his movie provoked renewed discussion and provoked calls for declassification of secret documents on the assassination. This essay addresses the question of how Oliver Stone surmounted this criticism, allowing his film to influence public opinion and public policy. Stone developed an effective image restoration effort that attacked his accusers (including their motivation), bolstered his major sources (particularly Garrison), denied the lone gunman theory, and denied charges of inaccuracy.
Communication Quarterly
Volume 46, 1998 - Issue 2
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