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Edward Norton Rewrote American History X for Free
25:15 - 28:03 (02:48)
Edward Norton rewrote the script for American History X for free after producer Harvey Weinstein refused to provide any funding. It is unknown whether Norton purposely snuck in references to Lenin or if it was part of his rewrite.
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Edward Norton rewrote a script for free due to Harvey Weinstein's refusal to provide funding for the film.
25:15 - 26:54 (01:39)
Harvey Weinstein
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Edward Norton rewrote a script for free due to Harvey Weinstein's refusal to provide funding for the film. Weinstein made unreasonable demands, including requiring a scene with a same-sex kiss.
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Diego Rivera's mural at the Rockefeller Center called "Man at the Crossroads" caused controversy when he sneakily added Vladimir Lenin.
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Diego Rivera
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Diego Rivera's mural at the Rockefeller Center called "Man at the Crossroads" caused controversy when he sneakily added Vladimir Lenin. Rivera's response to this was a pointed one, and the incident left Nelson Rockefeller unhappy.