On November 26, 1942, in the midst of World War II, a film called “Casablanca” premiered at the Hollywood Theater in New York City. Warner Brothers actually rushed the release of the film, as the Allies, led by General Dwight Eisenhower, secured their hold on North Africa and invaded Casablanca that month. The film became an American icon, […]
David Kohn reports on a re-make of the classic movie “Casablanca” that is being produced in India. In this version, the familiar plot unfolds against a backdrop that resembles the ethnic conflict that has fueled years of civil war in Sri Lanka.