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Talkback: Was It Wrong To Use Kim Jong-il's Death For Free Dictator Publicity?

Talkback: Was It Wrong To Use Kim Jong-il's Death For Free Dictator Publicity?

The death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il this past Sunday inspired hope in some and fear (that Kim's mysterious 20-something son Kim Jong-un will continue his father's tyranny) in others. But for Sacha Baron Cohen -- the comedic actor/writer/producer who reveled in staging uncomfortable situations in his mockumentaries Borat and Brüno -- Kim's death inspired a publicity push for his upcoming comedy The Dictator.

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