The Buzz: While at the Toronto film festival, director Kevin Smith sat down and discussed his new film, Dogma, with the press. According to columnist Liz Smith, Smith cites the real focus of recent verbal attacks on the film to be intended for something other than himself, saying, "When the stuff over Dogma first came up, it wasn't because the Catholic League was mad at me, or the film. They were mad at Disney."

The Calgary Sun has him finishing his thoughts on the matter saying, "Mr. Donohue and his group are radicals. They have a hate on for Disney and its liberal/gay views." He continues, "Whether it's to condemn the company for its same-sex benefits, Gay Day at Disneyland or for releasing Priest (a film about a gay clergyman), Donohue loves to attack. I think Dogma became just another avenue for Donohue's personal vendetta."

Smith then goes on to defend his film once again, saying, "I've been working on this movie for five years and I've consistently been careful about not offending the church. This is a just a comic satire, so I thought it was safe. It's not The Last Temptation of Christ. I didn't make the movie for Mr. Donohue. I made it for movie-goers who have been faithful to my films and for people who like to laugh. Of course, all this controversy will benefit us, but I still wish it had not occurred."

Players:
Ben Affleck as Bartelby
Matt Damon as Loki
Salma Hayek as Serendipity
Chris Rock as Rufus
Kevin Smith as Silent Bob
Jason Mewes as Jay
Alan Rickman as Metatron
Jason Lee as Azrael
Ethan Suplee as The Golgothan
Dwight Ewell as The Gang Leader
Alanis Morrisette as God

Crew:
Kevin Smith / Director and Screenwriter
Scott Mosier / Producer
Laura Greenlee / Co-Producer
Station X Studios / Special Effects
Lion's Gate Films / Distributor

Status:
Completed

Release Date:
November 12, 1999